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Easy Blackened Corn

Savor Summer with Easy Blackened Corn and Garlic Butter

This Easy Blackened Corn recipe transforms fresh corn into a delightful summer side dish with a spicy blackening seasoning and creamy garlic butter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 ears
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Corn
  • 4 ears Fresh Sweet Corn Frozen corn can be a good substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Oil Choose a neutral oil or olive oil for extra flavor.
For the Blackening Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Substitute with fresh garlic if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional for spiciness.
For the Garlic Cilantro Butter
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Butter Substitute with any vegan spread if desired.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Parsley can be used instead.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
For Serving
  • 2 wedges Lime Recommended for serving.

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by softening your vegan butter in a small bowl. Add in the chopped cilantro and minced garlic, then mix thoroughly until well combined. Set aside.
  2. In another bowl, combine the ingredients for the blackening seasoning. Mix together smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, dried basil, and dried thyme. Add cayenne pepper if desired.
  3. Take your fresh sweet corn and place it in a large bowl. Drizzle the oil over the corn, tossing gently to coat. Sprinkle the blackening seasoning on the corn and toss again.
  4. Heat the skillet over medium heat, adding a bit more oil to prevent sticking. Add the seasoned corn and sear for 15-20 minutes, rotating occasionally until charred.
  5. Remove the corn from the skillet and top with cilantro garlic butter, allowing it to melt. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1earCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Adjust cayenne pepper based on spice tolerance. Use fresh cilantro for the butter for best results.

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