Ingredients
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- 4–6 ears of fresh corn, husked and cleaned
- Water (enough to fully submerge corn)
- Optional: 1–2 tablespoons sugar (for enhanced sweetness)
- Salt (to taste)
- Butter (for serving)
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro)
- Lime wedges (for a zesty twist)
Instructions
- Husk and clean the corn thoroughly, rinsing under cold water.
- Fill a large pot with enough water to cover the corn and bring it to a rolling boil. Optionally, add sugar at this stage.
- Carefully lower the ears of corn into the boiling water. Cover with a lid and cook for 5–7 minutes until tender.
- Use tongs to remove the corn from the pot and serve immediately with butter, salt, fresh herbs, or lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (90g)
- Calories: 77
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg