Microwave Corn & Herb Butter Dinner Delight

Ingredients

- 4 ears of fresh corn, husked
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

1. Prepare the Corn:
Carefully remove the husks and silk from each ear of corn. Rinse the corn under cool running water and pat dry with a paper towel.

2. Make the Herb Butter:
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter with garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and dried parsley. Mix well until all the herbs are evenly distributed. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to taste.

3. Coat the Corn:
Use a butter knife or a brush to generously coat each ear of corn with the herb butter mixture. Make sure all sides are evenly covered for optimal flavor.

4. Wrap for Microwave:
Individually wrap each butter-coated ear of corn in damp paper towels. This helps steam the corn, retaining its natural sweetness and juiciness.

5. Microwave Cooking:
Place the wrapped ears of corn in the microwave in a single layer. Cook on high power for about 5 minutes, or until the corn is tender. If your microwave space is limited, you may need to do this in batches.

6. Check for Doneness:
Carefully unwrap the corn (it will be hot!), and check for tenderness. If it's not quite cooked to your liking, re-wrap and microwave for an additional 1-2 minutes.

7. Final Touches:
Once done, let the ears of corn sit for a minute to cool slightly. Serve with lemon wedges on the side to squeeze fresh juice over the corn before eating for a citrusy kick.

Total Preparation Time

PT10M
10 minutes

Total Cooking Time

PT7M
7 minutes

Total Time

PT17M
17 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

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Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Exact total calories for the entire dish: 600 calories

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