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Miso Butter Corn

Miso Butter Corn

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Sweet corn kernels coated in a rich miso butter glaze with a touch of honey, soy sauce, black pepper, and fresh green onions. This quick and flavorful side dish is buttery, savory, slightly sweet, and ready in just 15 minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups sweet corn kernels, fresh or frozen
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Place a large skillet over medium heat and let it warm for about 1 minute.
  2. In a small bowl, mash together the softened butter, white miso, soy sauce, honey, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Add the corn kernels to the warm skillet. If using frozen corn, cook for 2 to 3 minutes first so excess moisture can evaporate.
  4. Add the miso butter mixture to the skillet and stir well to coat the corn evenly.
  5. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring often, until the corn is hot, glossy, and lightly caramelized in a few spots.
  6. Turn off the heat and stir in most of the sliced green onions, reserving a little for garnish.
  7. Spoon into a serving bowl, top with the remaining green onions, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Taste before adding extra salt, because the miso and soy sauce already add plenty of seasoning.
  • Fresh summer corn gives the sweetest flavor, but frozen corn works very well too.
  • For a little heat, add a pinch of chili flakes at the end.
  • A squeeze of lime just before serving adds a bright finish.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: miso butter corn, sweet corn side dish, easy corn recipe, skillet corn, japanese inspired side dish, buttery corn recipe