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Fresh Sautéed Corn

Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

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Ah, corn! It's like gold from the garden. We love eating it prepared in any and all ways, but one of our favorites is this Fresh Sautéed Corn! It's juicy, it's quick, and it's buttery... all of the best things! Perfect as a side dish, sprinkled over your salad, or mixed in with your taco toppings, Fresh Sautéed Corn will make you feel like you've hit the jackpot with every bite!

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Ingredients

  • 8 ears yellow or white corn, husks and silk removed and discarded
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more, to taste

Directions

Step 1 -Cut the corn kernels off the cob as close to the ear as possible without removing any of the ear.

Step 2 -In a large, heavy sauté pan over medium heat, melt the butter.

Step 3 -Add the corn kernels, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper to the butter and sauté over medium-low heat until all the starchiness in the corn is gone, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 4 -Taste and season the corn with the extra salt and the extra pepper.

Step 5 -Serve.

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