Cajun Grilled Corn (Printable Page)

# What You Need:

→ For the Corn

01 - 4 ears of fresh corn, husked
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ For the Cajun Butter

03 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
07 - 1/4 tsp dried thyme
08 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
09 - 1/4 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
11 - Juice of 1/2 lime

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
02 - Brush each ear of corn lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking.
03 - In a small bowl, mix all Cajun butter ingredients until well combined. Set aside.
04 - Place corn directly on the grill and cook for 12–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and tender.
05 - Remove corn from the grill and immediately slather each ear generously with Cajun butter.
06 - Serve hot, with extra lime wedges if desired.

# Helpful Tips:

01 - For smokier flavor, grill corn with husks on, soaked in water for 20 minutes beforehand.
02 - Add grated Parmesan or crumbled feta for a savory twist.
03 - Excellent with grilled meats, burgers, or shrimp skewers.
04 - Can be made dairy-free by substituting butter with vegan margarine.

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