Description
Transform your corn on the cob into a zesty and flavorful delight with this Cajun-inspired recipe. Perfect for grilling outdoors or roasting in the oven, this dish brings a spicy kick to your summer meals.
Ingredients
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Cajun Corn On The Cob:
- 4 ears of fresh corn on the cob husked
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Heat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Prepare the butter mixture: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, olive oil, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the corn: Brush the butter mixture over each ear of corn.
- Grill the corn: Place the corn on the grill and cook for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and tender.
- Finish and serve: Remove from the grill, brush with remaining butter mixture, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- If you don’t have a grill, you can roast the corn in a 425°F oven for 20-25 minutes.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
