Corn with Cajun Spices (Print Version)

Grilled sweet corn enhanced by a vibrant Cajun spice mix offers a tasty, easy-to-make side dish.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked

→ Spices and Seasonings

02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1 ½ tsp Cajun seasoning
05 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
06 - ¼ tsp garlic powder
07 - ¼ tsp onion powder
08 - ¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
09 - ⅛ tsp black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

10 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
11 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat a grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, olive oil, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined to form a smooth paste.
03 - Using a pastry brush, evenly coat each ear of corn with the Cajun spice mixture, ensuring all sides are thoroughly covered.
04 - Place corn directly on preheated grill grates. Grill for 12-15 minutes, rotating every 3-4 minutes, until kernels are tender and display light char marks on all sides.
05 - Remove corn from grill and transfer to serving platter. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and arrange lemon wedges alongside for squeezing over the top before eating.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The buttery spice blend creates this incredible crust that you'll want to eat straight off the cob
  • It transforms plain corn into something people actually talk about and ask for seconds
  • Ready in 25 minutes but tastes like you put way more effort into it
02 -
  • If your Cajun seasoning is already salty, reduce or skip the added salt entirely
  • The spice paste will darken and even look a little burnt in spots, but that's exactly the flavorful crust you want
  • Don't walk away from the grill, sugar content in some Cajun blends can go from perfectly charred to too dark quickly
03 -
  • Pull the corn silks off before husking to save yourself from picking silk off every single kernel later
  • Let your spice paste sit for about 5 minutes before brushing so the flavors bloom and meld together

Go Back