Description
Honey Butter Skillet Corn is a delicious and easy summer side dish that combines sweet honey, savory butter, and fresh corn for a perfect crowd-pleasing addition to any meal. Ideal for picnics, family dinners, or summer gatherings, this creamy corn recipe is quick to prepare and packed with flavor, making it a must-try seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen corn, thawed)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional for extra flavor)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start by gathering your fresh corn kernels. If using fresh corn, cut the kernels off the cob using a sharp knife. If using frozen corn, ensure it is thawed and drained before cooking.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, stir in the honey until well combined. This creates the sweet and buttery base for your buttery corn side dish.
- Add the corn kernels to the skillet and stir to evenly coat them with the honey butter mixture. Cook for about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is tender and heated through. Season with salt, black pepper, and optional smoked paprika for added flavor.
- Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the corn to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives for a fresh touch. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with additional herbs or paprika before serving.
- Can be prepared ahead and reheated gently without losing flavor or texture.
- Use fresh summer corn for the best taste, but frozen works equally well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg