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Microwave Corn In Husk with salt and pepper
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5 from 2 votes

How to Microwave Corn on the Cob

Microwaving corn on the cob is a quick and easy way to enjoy sweet, tender corn with minimal fuss and clean up!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Author: The Shortcut Kitchen

Equipment

  • Microwave

Ingredients

  • 2 ears corn in the husk
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place both ears of corn in the microwave, still in the husk.
  • Microwave on high power for 4-6 minutes. Larger husks will take longer to cook.
  • Remove from the microwave and cut the ends off both sides of the corn. Peel back the remaining husk. Be careful, it will be hot!
  • Serve with butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • Nutrition calculated without salt and pepper.
  • Keep leftover corn in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days and in the freezer for 6 months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cob | Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 0.05g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.01mg