Description
A creamy, garlicky side dish featuring tender corn kernels, rich butter, and fragrant parsley. Ready in 10 minutes, this recipe emphasizes bold flavor without complexity, finishing with Parmesan for a savory touch.
Ingredients
1 lb corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves minced garlic (fresh only)
2 tbsp chopped parsley (flat-leaf or dill)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
If using frozen corn: Rinse kernels in a mesh strainer with cold water until ice melts. Shake strainer vigorously to remove moisture.
Add corn to a large non-stick skillet. Place butter blocks directly on top of kernels. Set heat to medium-high, stirring gently as butter melts and coats the corn.
Toss in minced garlic and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Sprinkle in parsley and Parmesan. Shake the corn in the skillet to coat evenly, then add a final drizzle of melted butter if needed. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
Notes
Substitute 2 tbsp butter with olive oil for a lighter version. Frozen corn must be fully thawed but dry for best browning. Avoid aggressive stirring to prevent splitting kernels.
Use store-bought fresh garlic (no dried powder). Parmesan can be omitted or substituted with nutritional yeast for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: All-Purpose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg