- 1 ear fresh corn in the husk
- 1 teaspoon butter, or more to taste
- salt to taste
- Heat corn in the microwave until cooked through and tender, about 3 1/2 minutes.
- Hold the tapered end of the corn with a towel over a cutting board. Cut the bottom 1-inch off of the thick end of the cob. Squeeze tapered end of corn cob out of husk and silk.
- Spread butter over corn and season with salt.