Caramelized Corn With Fresh Mint

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This is an invincible weapon in the culinary arsenal: whole corn kernels, simply tossed in a hot skillet of melted butter, and showered with fresh mint when they start to pop and turn brown. It's sweet and savory all at once. And it's divine.

by Julia Moskin

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Easy, Quick, Side Dish

Servings

(10–12)

Total time

30 min

Calories / serving

262 kcal

Ingredients (4)

serves

4 to 5 cups fresh corn kernels, white or yellow (from about 12 cobs), or two 16-ounce bags frozen white corncorn
1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butterbutter
1/2 cup chopped fresh mintmint
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Instructions (2 steps)

01If using frozen corn, drain between layers of paper towels until thawed, about 30 minutes.
02In a wide skillet, melt half the butter over high heat. Add half the corn and cook, stirring often, until golden and browned (kernels may begin to pop), about 10 minutes. Stir in half the mint and sprinkle with salt. Transfer to a serving bowl. Repeat with remaining corn, butter, mint and salt.

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