Description
Smoky Barbecued Corn is the ultimate summer side dish that elevates any outdoor gathering with its vibrant flavors and smoky aroma. This easy-to-make recipe combines fresh sweet corn with a blend of cajun seasoning and smoked paprika, delivering a deliciously charred experience that’s perfect for barbecues or casual dinners alike. In just 20 minutes, you can enjoy this dish as a standalone snack or pair it with grilled meats for a hearty feast. Serve it hot off the grill with lime wedges for a zesty twist that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 corn-on-the-cobs (with husks)
- Sunflower oil spray
- 1 tsp cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your barbecue grill or griddle pan over high heat.
- Remove the outer husk leaves, leaving one layer on each corn cob, and pull out any silk threads.
- Boil the prepared corn in a large pot of boiling water for about 5 minutes until tender; then drain well.
- Peel back the husks and lightly spray each cob with sunflower oil.
- Rub cajun seasoning and smoked paprika all over the corn.
- Grill the seasoned corn for approximately 10 minutes, turning regularly until tender and slightly charred.
- Serve hot with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg