🌽🔥 Cajun Corn on the Cob is bold, buttery, and bursting with flavor — the perfect sidekick for BBQ, seafood boils, or any Southern-inspired feast. Whether you grill it, roast it, or boil it, the Cajun butter slathered on top brings heat, richness, and a smoky kick.
🌶️🧈 Cajun Corn on the Cob (Grilled or Baked)
🍽️ Serves: 4
🕒 Time: 20–30 minutes
📝 Ingredients:
4 ears of corn, husked
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1–1½ tsp Cajun seasoning (like Slap Ya Mama, Tony Chachere’s, or homemade – see below)
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)
Optional: a squeeze of lime, Parmesan cheese, or chopped parsley
🔪 Instructions:
👉 Grilled Version (Best Flavor!):
Preheat grill to medium-high.
Mix butter with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika.
Brush corn with Cajun butter and wrap each ear in foil (or grill directly for char).
Grill 10–15 minutes, turning occasionally.
Unwrap, brush with extra butter, and serve hot.
👉 Oven-Roasted Version:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Place husked corn on a foil-lined baking sheet.
Brush with Cajun butter mixture.
Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
Finish with more melted butter and lime juice if desired.
👉 Boiled Version (Quickest):
Boil corn for 6–8 minutes until tender.
Drain, then slather in Cajun butter.
Optional: broil for 1–2 minutes for a lightly roasted finish.
🧂 Homemade Cajun Seasoning (makes ~3 tbsp):
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp thyme
½ tsp oregano
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for heat)
½ tsp salt
🧑🍳 Pro Tips:
Want it creamy? Mix Cajun butter with mayo or sour cream and add Parmesan for a Cajun elote-style twist.
Great alongside: Cajun shrimp, grilled chicken, or blackened fish.
Use frozen corn on the cob if out of season — works just as well!
Would you like a Cajun corn off the cob skillet version or a cheesy Cajun corn bake next?