Corn on Cob Cajun Spices (Printable)
Sweet corn roasted with a bold Cajun spice blend delivers a smoky, spicy kick ideal for summer meals.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Corn
01 - 4 ears fresh corn, husks and silks removed
→ Cajun Spice Mixture
02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (or olive oil for dairy-free)
03 - 1½ tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp onion powder
06 - ½ tsp dried thyme
07 - ½ tsp dried oregano
08 - ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
09 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
10 - ½ tsp kosher salt
→ To Serve
11 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
12 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges
# Steps:
01 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat (or oven to 430°F if roasting).
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
03 - Brush each ear of corn generously with the Cajun spice mixture, ensuring all sides are evenly coated.
04 - Arrange corn directly on grill grates (or on parchment-lined baking sheet if roasting).
05 - Cook corn, turning every 3–4 minutes, until nicely charred and tender, about 12–15 minutes total.
06 - Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The way the spices caramelize onto sweet corn creates this perfect sweet heat balance
- Its incredibly simple but tastes like something from a specialty restaurant
02 -
- The spice mixture can burn quickly, so turn the corn often and watch closely
- Room temperature butter spreads more evenly than cold melted butter
03 -
- Pull the corn husks back but leave them attached to use as handles while eating
- Make a double batch of the spice blend and store it for quick weeknight corn