Cajun Spiced Roasted Corn (Printer-Friendly)
Sweet corn roasted with Cajun spices delivers a smoky, spicy flavor perfect for summer sides.
# What You'll Need:
→ Corn
01 - 4 ears fresh corn, husked and cleaned
→ Cajun Spice Mix
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
08 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
12 - 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F or prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
02 - In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt to form a paste.
03 - Brush each ear of corn evenly with the Cajun spice mixture, ensuring all sides are coated.
04 - Place the corn on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or directly on the grill grates.
05 - Roast in the oven or grill for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until the corn is tender and slightly charred in spots.
06 - Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lime wedges on the side, if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The spice blend transforms ordinary corn into something restaurant worthy with zero effort
- Perfect for feeding a crowd since everything roasts together on one sheet pan
- That lime squeeze at the end wakes up every single flavor
02 -
- Room temperature corn cooks more evenly than cold corn straight from the fridge
- The spice mix stays fresh in an airtight container for months so double it
- Lining your baking sheet saves you from scrubbing hardened spice residue later
03 -
- Peel back the husks slightly and use them as a handle while eating
- Set out extra spice mix at the table so everyone can customize their heat level