Cajun Butter Corn
- PREP 10min
- COOK 15min
- TOTAL 25min
This Cajun corn is outrageously flavorful, and since we cook the corn in foil packets, the corn stays super tender and juicy. Instructions for grilled corn and oven-roasted corn are below. Both methods work very well!
You Will Need
4 ears corn, shucked
4 tablespoons room temperature butter
2 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
2 tablespoons cilantro or parsley leaves, minced
1 tablespoon homemade Cajun seasoning or use store-bought
Directions
For cooking on the grill: Preheat a gas grill between 400°F and 450°F for about 10 minutes. For a charcoal grill, once the coals look ashy and white, spread them out and push most of them on one side of the grill, creating a hotter, more direct cooking area. Depending on your charcoal, this can take over 30 minutes.
If roasting in the oven: Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and position an oven rack towards the middle.
Make Cajun butter: Mix 1/4 cup room temperature softened butter with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 2 minced cloves of finely grated garlic, and 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro.
Prepare corn: Use a spoon to spread the butter evenly over the ears of corn. Then, place the buttered corn onto aluminum foil and tightly wrap it to create a packet.
Grilled corn: Place the corn packet over indirect heat (cooler area of your grill) to prevent burning and ensure even cooking, for 10 to 15 minutes, flipping the packet halfway through the cooking time.
Roasted corn: Place the corn packet on a baking sheet and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, flipping it once during roasting.
Adam and Joanne's Tips
- Cajun seasoning: We recommend using our homemade Cajun blend for the best results. However, if you prefer to use a store-bought brand, feel free to do so. Just keep in mind that different brands may vary in their salt content, so you might need to adjust the seasoning accordingly to suit your taste preferences.
- The nutrition facts provided below are estimates.