how long to microwave ears of corn
salt, pepper and Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning to taste. 1  Place 2-3 ears of shucked corn on the cob on a paper plate. 2  Place two large paper towels under running water; then squeeze out the extra liquid. 3  Microwave 2 cobs for 7 minutes or 3 cobs for 8 minutes.