Description
This Spicy Creamy Cajun Corn Cob recipe transforms ordinary sweet corn into a smoky, creamy, flavor-packed side dish. Bursting with Cajun spices, lime, and cheese, it’s the ultimate summer favorite for barbecues and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn, husked and cleaned
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise (or vegan mayo)
- 80 ml sour cream or Mexican crema
- 1.5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning blend
- 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely minced
- 60 g crumbled feta or cotija cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chipotle or chili powder (optional for extra heat)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high (400–450°F) and lightly oil the grates.
- Brush each corn cob with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
- Grill corn 10–15 minutes, turning every 3–4 minutes until evenly charred and tender.
- In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Remove corn from grill and immediately brush with Cajun cream sauce while still hot.
- Top with crumbled cheese, cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, and a sprinkle of chipotle powder.
- Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
Substitute mayonnaise and sour cream with Greek yogurt or cashew cream for a lighter or dairy-free version. Use nutritional yeast instead of cheese for a vegan option. Avoid overcooking corn to preserve its natural sweetness and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cajun corn, grilled corn, spicy corn on the cob, summer side dish, creamy corn