Cajun Spiced Grilled Corn (Printable)
Grilled sweet corn charred and coated with smoky Cajun spiced butter, perfect for summer gatherings.
# What You 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:
01 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F.
02 - Combine softened butter, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, cayenne, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until fully incorporated.
03 - Brush each ear of corn generously with half the 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 with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The smoky heat from the Cajun spices transforms ordinary corn into something extraordinary
- It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent all day on it
02 -
- Grilling corn without husks gives you better char but you need to watch it closely to prevent burning
- Letting the butter soften completely prevents it from tearing the corn kernels when you try to spread it
03 -
- Peel back the husks without removing them completely and tie them with kitchen twine for a built in handle while grilling
- For even more flavor try brushing the corn with a little olive oil before applying the Cajun butter