Cajun Buttered Corn

Name: Cajun Buttered Corn
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 14 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 6 to 8 ears corn on the cob; 1/3 cup salted butter; 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Cajun Buttered Corn is an easy summer side dish bursting with sweet corn flavor, rich butter, and Cajun seasoning.

Prep8 min
Cook6 min
Total14 min
Serves6

Cajun Buttered Corn is an easy summer side dish bursting with sweet corn flavor, rich butter, and Cajun seasoning. Ready in just minutes this southern corn recipe transforms simple corn into a crave-worthy side dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, cookouts, and potlucks.

With just a handful of ingredients, you’ll have a buttery, spicy corn dish that pairs beautifully with everything from grilled chicken to pork chops to seafood, bbq, and fried chicken. I especially like it with BBQ Mayo Marinated Grilled Chicken, Smothered Pork Chops, and New Orleans BBQ Shrimp.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Quick and Easy to make
Ready in less than 15 minutes
Used simple ingredients but has big flavor
Perfect for family dinners and cookouts
Easy to customize the spice level

Corn on the cob covered with cajun butter.

How To Make Cajun Buttered Corn

(More detailed instructions in recipe card below.)

Cook the corn. Boil the corn in boiling water for 6 to 8 minutes.
Make butter sauce. Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika. Heat 1 to 2 minutes.
Combine. Pour butter sauce over corn and serve.

How To Pick Fresh Corn

Look to purchase corn that has not been husked. The husks help keep it from drying out. The corn should feel heavy for its size. Take a peek at the kernels at the tip. They should look plump and tightly packed.

You can use yellow corn, white corn, or bicolor corn.

Adjust The Heat Level

Different Cajun seasonings have varying levels of heat. If it is not spicy enough for you, add a little cayenne pepper. For Cajun seasoning I like Zatarain’s and Tony Chachere’s (actually a creole seasoning but can be used interchangeably with cajun). Or you can use homemade Cajun seasoning.

Make It Cheesy

For a little more flavor you can sprinkle the corn with grated Parmesan cheese.

Recipe Tips

Use fresh summer corn with the husks on for best flavor. Don’t remove the husks until just before cooking. Cook as soon as you can after purchasing or picking.
Don’t overcook. Super fresh corn does not need long at all to cook. 6 to 8 minutes is plenty. You can even do less if it is very fresh. Overcooked corn can get waterlogged and soggy.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Keep this recipe handy. You’ll use it again and again.

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Steps

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add corn and cook for 6 to 8 minutes. Drain corn and place in a shallow bowl or a serving dish.
2
Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add seasonings and heat over low for 1 to 2 minutes.
3
Pour butter mixture over corn and serve.