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skillet corn

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Recipe by
Maggie M
@LovingMyKitchen
In The Kitchen, OH

It's quick, simple and tasty. Mom used to make this and we loved it. Over the years I've added a bit of this and that to it and no matter what we do it always tastes fun and delicious. Customize it to your liking - additional seasoning to suit your taste or to make it compliment your main dish. Our go-to is always salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika. But we have others that we like to add also depending on our main dish. With just a few ingredients, you can have a fast dish that will compliment your main dish.

yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For skillet corn

  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 c
    corn kernels (about 2 cobs - fresh is best)
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp
    each seasonings of your choice (see notes)
  • 1/8 - 1/4 c
    water
  • snipped chives for garnish, optional
  • dash
    hot sauce for garnish, optional

How To Make skillet corn

  • 1
    NOTE: Seasonings are up to you and so is the amount of seasoning. Our go-to is always salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. We also do enjoy adding bacon seasoning as well as Montreal Steak seasoning and topping it with snipped chives is delicious. If you like it a bit spicy feel free to add the amount of hot sauce you enjoy, or skip it all together ! Make it yours with your favorite herbs and spices.
  • 2
    Do not cook the corn - you will be using it raw. Remove husk and silk from corn then break the cob of corn in half just to make it easier to remove the corn. Using a sharp knife, cut the corn from the cob.
  • 3
    Place the butter into a skillet - cast iron is best but use whatever you have - over medium high heat. When the butter is melted, add the cut corn and seasonings. Stir to coat then cook for 3 minutes stirring frequently.
  • 4
    Add half of the water and allow the corn to simmer for about 3 minutes. Only add the other half if the water cooks out quickly. Turn the heat up to high and cook stirring constantly until the water has evaporated and the corn begins to caramelize Be sure to stir up all the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Serve hot and garnish with snipped chives and a dash or 2 of hot sauce if desired.
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