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Quick Easy Skillet Corn with Honey Butter

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A quick and easy skillet corn side dish with a sweet honey butter glaze, perfect for busy weeknights and versatile enough to pair with many main courses.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons honey
  • Pinch of salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
  • Chopped fresh herbs like parsley or thyme (optional)

Instructions

  1. If using frozen corn, thaw and drain well. If canned, drain and pat dry with paper towels. Chop any herbs or veggies if using.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Let it melt completely, swirling to coat the pan evenly. Butter should foam but not brown.
  3. Add 2 cups of prepared corn kernels. Stir to combine and spread into an even layer. Let cook undisturbed for about 2 minutes to get a slight sear.
  4. Stir the corn gently, season with a pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until corn is tender and starting to caramelize, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of honey over the corn. Stir quickly to coat evenly. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes to let the honey glaze thicken without burning.
  6. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley or thyme if desired. Stir gently.
  7. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Add honey at the end on low heat to prevent burning. Use unsalted butter to control saltiness. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan margarine and honey with maple syrup. Leftovers keep up to 3 days refrigerated; reheat gently in a skillet to restore caramelization.

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Keywords: skillet corn, honey butter corn, quick side dish, easy corn recipe, dinner sides, caramelized corn

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