Cajun Spiced Grilled Corn (Printable)

Sweet corn on the cob grilled and seasoned with smoky Cajun butter for a tasty side.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F.
02 - Combine softened butter with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until all spices are evenly distributed throughout the butter.
03 - Brush each ear of corn generously with half of the prepared Cajun butter mixture, ensuring even coverage on all sides.
04 - Place corn directly on grill grates. Grill for 12-15 minutes total, turning every 2-3 minutes, until corn is tender and displays charred grill marks on all sides.
05 - Remove corn from grill and immediately brush with the remaining Cajun butter while hot to ensure melting and absorption.
06 - Sprinkle chopped parsley over the buttered corn and arrange lime wedges alongside for serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Cajun butter creates this incredible crust that sears into every kernel
  • It turns ordinary corn into something people crowd around the grill for
  • The heat level is completely customizable based on your crowd
02 -
  • Dont skip the second butter application after grilling, that's when all the flavor really sinks in
  • If your corn is browning too fast, move it to a cooler part of the grill or close the lid briefly
  • The butter can burn on the grill, so keep an eye and turn more frequently if needed
03 -
  • Pull your butter out of the fridge 30 minutes ahead of time so it mixes smoothly with the spices
  • Set up a little serving station with extra lime wedges and napkins because this gets messy in the best way

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