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Skillet Corn with Honey Butter

Skillet Corn with Honey Butter – The Sweetest Summer Side

Skillet Corn with Honey Butter is a quick, nostalgic summer side dish that combines sweet corn and rich honey butter for a crowd-pleasing recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Corn
  • 2 cups Corn kernels Fresh or frozen (thaw if frozen)
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil Feel free to swap with preferred cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to preference
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper For mild kick
For the Honey Butter
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter Provides rich, creamy texture
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Adds sweetness
Optional Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley Chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat the skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
  2. Add olive oil and let it shimmer for about 30 seconds.
  3. Add corn kernels, stir occasionally, and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until golden-brown.
  4. Melt unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then stir in honey.
  5. Pour honey butter over the cooked corn and stir gently to coat.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper, stirring to combine.
  7. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes on low heat.
  8. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make sure to heat the skillet properly for a perfect sear. Customize the sweetness of the honey to your taste. Stir often while cooking for even results.

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