How to Cook Corn on the Cob

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 3

Total Time: 8

Serves 4

Learn how to cook corn on the cob with this simple recipe + topping ideas! Hot, juicy, and sweet, it's the best summer side dish.

Ingredients

For the corn

4 ears fresh corn, husked
olive oil, butter, lemon, salt & pepper, for serving

Basil Butter Corn on the Cob variation

1/2 cup butter or vegan butter, at room temp
1/4 cup fresh basil
1/2 clove garlic
pinch of red pepper flakes
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Mexican Corn on the Cob variation

adobo sauce from a can of chipotles in adobo
crumbled cotija cheese
chopped cilantro

Instructions

In a large skillet, bring 1 inch of water to a boil and add the corn in a single layer. When the water returns to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook until hot, about 3 minutes. Drain.
Season with olive oil or butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, as desired.
Basil Butter Corn on the Cob: Blend softened butter with basil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Slather it on corn with a squeeze of lemon.
Mexican Corn on the Cob: Brush the corn with adobo sauce and top with cotija cheese and cilantro.

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