Description
This Skillet Corn with Honey Butter recipe offers a simple yet flavorful side dish featuring sweet corn kernels cooked in a golden honey butter sauce. Perfectly caramelized and seasoned, it’s an easy stovetop recipe that elevates everyday corn with a rich, sweet, and buttery glaze, garnished optionally with fresh parsley for a bright finish.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the corn.
- Warm the oil: Add the olive oil to the skillet and let it warm for about 30 seconds to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Add corn kernels: Add the corn kernels to the skillet, stirring occasionally to promote even cooking.
- Cook corn: Cook for 5-7 minutes until corn is heated through and develops golden-brown spots, enhancing flavor and texture.
- Melt butter: While the corn cooks, melt the unsalted butter in a separate small saucepan over low heat to avoid burning.
- Add honey to butter: Stir honey into the melted butter and warm together for 1-2 minutes to combine flavors into a smooth honey butter sauce.
- Combine honey butter and corn: Pour the honey butter mixture over the caramelized corn in the skillet.
- Season the corn: Add salt and black pepper, stirring gently to coat the corn evenly with the honey butter sauce.
- Simmer flavors: Continue cooking the corn for another 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the corn to absorb the honey butter.
- Remove from heat: Take the skillet off the stove once the corn is perfectly coated and flavorful.
- Garnish: Optionally, sprinkle fresh parsley over the corn for a fresh, herbal note and attractive presentation.
- Serve: Serve immediately while hot to enjoy the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen corn kernels as available; both work well for this recipe.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste depending on dietary preference.
- For a richer flavor, use grass-fed unsalted butter.
- Garnishing with parsley is optional but adds color and freshness.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats, roasted chicken, or as part of a vegetarian meal.
