Cajun Spiced Grilled Corn (Printable)
Sweet corn grilled with smoky Cajun butter for a bold summer flavor.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked
→ Cajun Butter
02 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
06 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
07 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
08 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
12 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
# Steps:
01 - Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F.
02 - Combine softened butter, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until fully incorporated.
03 - Brush each ear of corn generously with half of the prepared Cajun butter mixture, ensuring even coverage.
04 - Place corn directly on grill grates. Grill for 12–15 minutes total, turning every 2–3 minutes, until corn is tender and nicely charred on all sides.
05 - Remove corn from grill and immediately brush with remaining Cajun butter while hot.
06 - Sprinkle chopped parsley over corn and serve with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The smoky heat balances the natural sweetness of fresh corn in a way that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
- It transforms a simple side dish into something that steals the show at any summer gathering
02 -
- I learned the hard way that applying butter before grilling can cause flare-ups, so keep a spray bottle of water nearby just in case
- The second application of butter after grilling is crucial because it melts into the hot corn and carries all those spices deeper into the kernels
03 -
- If youre feeding a crowd, mix double the butter and keep it at room temperature for easy brushing throughout the grilling process
- The lime wedges arent just garnish, that acid is the secret ingredient that makes all the flavors pop