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garlic butter corn

Garlic Butter Sauteed Corn

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 2 shallots thinly sliced
  • 1 pinch red pepper flake
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tsp salt or to taste
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 2 sprigs scallion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp fish sauce optional

Instructions
 

  • Cut corn off of the cob.
  • Heat a skillet on high heat and add butter and oil. Once butter is melted and well incorporated with oil, add shallots and red pepper flake. Saute for 2 minutes on medium heat or until shallots are softened.
  • Add corn and continue to sauté on medium heat for ~10 minutes or until corn becomes slightly golden brown. Stir frequently as it will stick.
  • Add garlic and scallions and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Continue to sauté for another 3-5 minutes. Taste for seasoning and adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Optional: add a little splash of fish sauce for extra umami.
Keyword fresh corn, sauteed corn