Description
Honey Butter Skillet Corn is a deliciously sweet and savory side dish that combines fresh or canned corn with a rich honey butter glaze, enhanced by aromatic herbs and a touch of smoky paprika. Perfect for pairing with any meal, this skillet recipe offers a quick and easy way to elevate simple corn into a flavorful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Corn
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6–8 ears of corn) or 2 cans of corn, drained
Honey Butter Sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for a smoky flavor)
Herbs & Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn: If using fresh corn, shuck the ears, remove the husks and silk, and slice down the sides to release the kernels. For canned corn, simply drain and set aside.
- Make Honey Butter Mixture: In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in honey until fully combined. Add salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika if using, mixing thoroughly.
- Cook the Corn: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn kernels and sauté fresh corn for 5-7 minutes or canned corn for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the kernels are slightly caramelized for enhanced flavor.
- Combine and Simmer: Reduce heat to low and pour the honey butter mixture over the corn, stirring to coat all kernels evenly. Add fresh or dried thyme and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove skillet from heat, transfer the corn to a serving dish, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve warm as a delightful side dish.
Notes
- For a smoky twist, include the smoked paprika as indicated or omit for a sweeter profile.
- Fresh corn is preferred for optimal sweetness and texture, but canned corn offers a convenient alternative.
- You can adjust honey quantity according to your desired sweetness level.
- Serve alongside grilled meats, roasted chicken, or as part of a summer BBQ spread.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: honey butter corn, skillet corn, sweet corn side dish, honey butter recipe, easy corn recipe, savory corn, quick side dish
