Step 1

Put water onto a large microwave-safe dinner plate.

Step 2

Put two cobs of corn onto the plate.

Step 3

Top with an inverted second dinner plate.

Step 4

Microwave until kernels are deepened a bit in color and tender, 4-5 minutes.

Step 5

Drain water from plate. Insert corn holders into the ends of the cobs, if using.

Step 6

Spread corn with butter and sprinkle with salt.