Cajun buttered corn on the cob

Name: Cajun buttered corn on the cob
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 4 ears of corn, husks on; 250g of unsalted butter, softened; 1 garlic clove, grated; 1 tbsp of Cajun spice mix; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, make sure you check the label if catering for vegetarians as some versions contain fish; 1 lemon, zest and juice; freshly ground black pepper; flaky sea salt

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easy
4
45 minutes

This popular barbecue side dish is perfect for serving with American-style slow-cooked meats. Using the husks to protect the corn from the heat helps to steam them in the butter, which is given a kick of Cajun spice for extra flavour.

First published in 2018

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Corn on the cob

4 ears of corn, husks on

Cajun butter

250g of unsalted butter, softened
1 garlic clove, grated
1 tbsp of Cajun spice mix
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, make sure you check the label if catering for vegetarians as some versions contain fish
1 lemon, zest and juice
freshly ground black pepper
flaky sea salt

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Equipment

Barbecue with a lid

Method

Soak the ears of corn in cold water for 15 minutes to prevent the husks from settling alight on the barbecue

Meanwhile, make the Cajun butter by adding all of the ingredients to the butter and mixing thoroughly. Taste and season with salt, pepper and some (but not all) of the lemon juice

Carefully peel back the husks of the corn, remove the strands and discard. Cover the corn with butter (you won't use it all, but it will keep in the fridge for 4 days or freezes well) then fold the husks back down

Cook on the barbecue for 35–40 minutes or until soft. Serve hot

First published in 2018

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