Spicy Creamy Cajun Corn Cob: Your New Summer Obsession

This Spicy Creamy Cajun Corn Cob is a flavorful, zesty dish perfect for summer barbecues, easily customizable for vegan and gluten-free diets.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 corn cobs

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: American, Cajun

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Corn

4 ears Corn on the Cob Choose fresh corn with bright green husks.
2 tablespoons Olive Oil Brush on the corn for grilling.

For the Cajun Sauce

1 cup Mayonnaise (Regular or Vegan) For creaminess.
1/2 cup Sour Cream (or Mexican Crema) For tangy richness.
2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Adjust to taste for spiciness.
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika For enhanced flavor.
1 teaspoon Onion Powder Must-have for depth.
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Adds aromatic richness.

For Garnishing

1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped for topping.
1/2 cup Feta or Cotija Cheese For a salty contrast.
1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice Juiced for brightness.
Chipotle or Chili Powder (optional) For extra spice.

Equipment

grill
Mixing Bowl
basting brush

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, about 375°F.
Husk the corn and rinse under cool water, then dry and brush with olive oil.
Grill the corn for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and charred.
In a bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, Cajun seasoning, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
Coat the grilled corn with the Cajun sauce generously.
Garnish with cheese, cilantro, lime juice, and optional chili powder.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1corn cobCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish is easily customizable to cater to vegan and gluten-free diets.

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