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Cajun butter corn is a delicious grilled corn on the cob that combines cajun spices with the sweetness of honey and the tanginess of lemon. Fire up your grill and make this flavorful corn to serve as a side dish for any summer barbecue or family gathering!
If you’re looking for an easy side dish to accompany all of your summertime meals, then I have the best recipe for you. This cajun corn recipe is the best way to enjoy fresh corn during corn season. Simple ingredients create an easy veggie that both kids and adults will love.
The spice in the seasoning gives it a nice kick, while the sweet honey and tangy lemon create a perfect blend of flavors! It’s a spicy-sweet twist of regular corn that will be a hit all summer. And even outside of the summer season, you can enjoy this recipe with your favorite bbq recipes or as a simple weeknight side dish.
Why You’ll Love Cajun Butter Corn
Butter corn is a classic recipe that everyone loves. When you add a few simple cajun seasonings you create an irresistible side or snack with robust flavor. Here are just a few reasons why this recipe is well loved by everyone who makes it.
- Bold and zesty flavor: The spicy cajun seasoning, sweet honey, and tangy lemon create a perfect blend of flavors that will melt in your mouth.
- It’s a versatile side dish: I love this recipe because you can make it your own. If you don’t have a certain spice, swap it out. If you don’t have lemons, use limes. Do whatever you like! It’s an easy appetizer, side dish or snack.
- Perfect for crowds: This dish is a great choice for gatherings and cookouts, as it adds a twist to traditional corn on the cob. Even the pickiest eaters would love this!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Cajun corn comes together with just a few ingredients. Always try to use the freshest corn possible to ensure the best results!
NOTE: The full list of ingredients with measurements is provided in the recipe card below.
- Fresh corn on the cob: This recipe is best when sweet corn is in season so you can find the freshest corn possible. If your grocery store only has corn that has already been shucked, that’s fine too. This recipe makes a lot of cajun butter sauce so you should have enough for 6 to 10 ears of corn.
For the Cajun Butter:
- Unsalted butter: Some of the seasonings already have salt so it’s best to use unsalted butter here.
- Honey: Adds a subtle sweetness to the corn which balances the spices. You can omit it, if desired.
- Lemon juice: Use freshly squeezed lemon juice. It adds a little zesty flavor that is perfect for the corn. You can also use freshly squeezed lime juice instead of lemon juice.
- Fresh cilantro: If you don’t like cilantro, you can omit it.
- Seasonings: You will need Old Bay seasoning, sweet paprika, adobo seasoning, and lemon pepper seasoning.
How to Make Cajun Corn
Easy cajun corn comes together with grilled corn a delectable cajun butter sauce. Fire up your grill and enjoy!
- Prep the corn: Peel back the husks on the corn, leaving them attached to the base of each ear of corn. Remove the silks and rinse the corn, then pat them dry.
- Grill the corn: Preheat the grill to medium-high. Place the corn on the grill and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, turning every couple of minutes to get that nice char, until the kernels are tender.
TIP: Pierce the corn kernels with a knife or fork to check for tenderness. They should easily pierce with a knife and should be nice and charred.
- While the corn is cooking, make the cajun butter: Melt the butter in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet on the grill. When the butter is melted, stir in the honey, lemon juice, cilantro, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, adobo seasoning, and lemon pepper seasoning until smooth.
- Finish the corn: Once the corn is grilled to perfection, use a basting brush to brush it gently all over with the seasoned butter. Serve the corn hot.
Chef’s Kiss
For a kick of heat you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or two to the cajun butter. This adds extra flavor to the buttery corn.
Let’s make it together, with @themoodyfoody
What to Serve with Cajun Corn
Cajun corn is the perfect appetizer during the summertime or any time you’re having a family bbq. Make a bbq feast with some of my favorite main dish and side dish recipes.
Storage and Make Ahead
Store leftover cajun corn in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can reheat in the microwave or on the grill.
Enjoy this buttery and delicious cajun corn on the cob recipe for lunch or dinner and let me know what you think!
Cajun Butter Corn
Ingredients
- 6 ears whole corn
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- ¼ cup honey
- juice of half of lemon
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Peel back the corn husks, leaving them attached to the base of each ear of corn. Remove the silks and rinse the corn, then pat dry.
- Place the corn on the grill and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, turning every couple of minutes. You'll know it's perfect when the kernels are tender and have those deep charred marks – the little bursts of carmelized gold. Pierce a kernel with a knife to check for tenderness, and keep turning until you've got that perfect balance of char and sweetness.
- Meanwhile, make the butter: Set a 12-inch cast-iron skillet on the grill and melt the butter. When the butter is melted, stir in the honey, lemon juice, cilantro, Old Bay, paprika, adobo seasoning, and lemon pepper until smooth and fully combined.
- Once the corn is grilled on all sides, use a basting brush to brush it gently with the seasoned butter. Serve hot.
super buttery! I had it with grilled chicken and it was the perfect combo.
This corn is seriously addictive!
Incredible flavor!
I made this for a cookout, and everyone kept asking for the recipe, the butter and spice combo is unreal.