Cajun Spiced Roasted Corn (Printable)
Golden corn roasted with smoky Cajun butter, perfect as a spicy, savory southern side.
# 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
08 - ½ tsp salt
09 - ¼ tsp black pepper
→ Garnishes
10 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
11 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
03 - Brush each ear of corn generously with the Cajun butter mixture, reserving approximately 1 tablespoon for finishing after roasting.
04 - Arrange corn on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking, until kernels are golden brown with slight charring.
05 - Remove from oven and brush with remaining Cajun butter. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lime wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The smoky spice blend transforms ordinary corn into something that makes people pause mid conversation
- It comes together in under 10 minutes of active prep but tastes like you spent hours getting it right
- The combination of heat from the cayenne and bright lime creates layers that keep you coming back for just one more ear
02 -
- Do not skip brushing the corn with butter before roasting or the spices will not adhere properly to the kernels
- Turning the corn halfway through ensures even charring on all sides
- The second brushing with butter after roasting is what makes each bite incredibly flavorful
03 -
- Let the butter cool slightly before brushing so it clings better to the corn
- Room temperature corn roasts more evenly than cold corn straight from the fridge