Skillet Fried Corn
Ingredients
- 6 ears corn (slice the corn kernels from the cob)
- 1 tablespoon oil (you may skip the oil and use butter instead) - please see the recipe notes below.
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (packed loosely)
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt (use more or less according to your liking)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Method
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add corn kernels and keep stirring occasionally.
- Add thyme and oregano, keep stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes
- Turn the heat to medium-low and add butter, season with salt and pepper keep stirring occasionally until the corn is tender or until all the starchiness in the corn is gone for about 5-7 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Turn off the heat and transfer to a plate.
Notes
Skip Oil and Use Butter Only:
If you want to skip the oil, you may use a total of 2 tablespoons of butter for this recipe. If using butter, you need to lower the heat to medium-low and watch carefully so it doesn't burn.