Cajun Spiced Roasted Corn (Printable)
Sweet corn roasted and brushed with spicy Cajun butter for a bold, smoky southern-flavored side dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Corn
01 - 4 ears fresh corn, husked
→ Cajun Butter
02 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1 ½ tsp Cajun seasoning
04 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
05 - ¼ tsp garlic powder
06 - ¼ tsp onion powder
07 - ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
08 - ½ tsp salt
09 - ¼ tsp black pepper
→ Garnishes (optional)
10 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
11 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to make the Cajun butter.
03 - Brush each ear of corn generously with the Cajun butter, reserving some for after roasting.
04 - Place the corn on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, turning once halfway, until the kernels are golden and slightly charred.
05 - Remove from the oven and brush with the remaining Cajun butter. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- The smoky Cajun butter transforms sweet corn into something that feels like carnival food but comes together in minutes
- Roasting concentrates the corns natural sugars while those spices create this incredible crust that people cant stop talking about
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- Turn the corn halfway through roasting or one side will be perfect while the other stays pale and steamed
- That second coating of butter after roasting is what makes this restaurant quality instead of just good
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- Peel back the husks just enough to check the kernels before buying, then pull them back up if you're not cooking immediately
- If your corn seems less than perfectly fresh, increase the roasting time by a few minutes to concentrate those sugars