Blackened Corn | Kara Lydon

Prepared in simply quarter-hour, this blackened corn is ideal for a summer season aspect dish. Charred in a forged iron pan with spices like smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, and garlic powder, this corn is full of taste and warmth!

Why I Love This Recipe

This blackened corn is loaded with taste and is so easy to make in only one skillet and in solely quarter-hour!

With recent summer season corn charred to perfection, it has a pleasant crunch and kick of warmth from the cayenne powder that’s balanced by sweetness from the brown sugar.

With the abundance of corn we get in the summertime in our CSA field, it’s good to have alternative ways to organize corn different than simply straight up corn on the cob.

Scrumptious by itself however could be leveled up with a hefty sprinkling of feta or cojita cheese and cilantro. It’s a refreshing summer season aspect that doesn’t skimp on taste! 

Substances You’ll Want

Notes on Substances

corn: corn is at its finest in late summer season however should you don’t have recent available, be happy to make use of frozen (defrosted first) or canned (drained and rinsed)

butter: acts as a taste enhancer by absorbing the fragrant and spicy notes from the seasonings

smoked paprika: provides a smoky, woodsy taste with a tiny little bit of sweetness

cayenne powder: this fiery spice offers warmth to any dish

garlic powder: taste enhancer 

onion powder: additionally provides a punch of taste to the corn

thyme: provides layers of taste to the corn with out being overwhelming

oregano: offers a daring and pungent taste 

brown sugar: balances the warmth from spices and provides a touch of sweetness

salt and pepper: important taste enhancers 

Gear You’ll Want (affiliate hyperlinks – should you make a purchase order I obtain a small fee):

Cast iron pan

Learn how to Make Blackened Corn

1. Mix spices. Whisk collectively smoked paprika, cayenne powder, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, brown sugar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. 
2. Add corn and spices to pan. Add butter to forged iron or nonstick pan over medium warmth. As soon as melted, add corn and spices and stir till coated.
3. Prepare dinner corn till charred. Prepare dinner corn, stirring sometimes, till browned and begins to pop, about 10 minutes.
4. Serve. Serve corn heat or chilly with and high with feta or cojita cheese and cilantro, as desired.

Professional Ideas

1. I like elevating this recipe with some recent cilantro and hefty sprinkling of feta or cojita cheese. You should utilize parsley too should you’re not a cilantro fan.
2. Frozen corn works simply in addition to recent corn – simply remember to defrost within the fridge over evening first and drain any extra water. Should you’re in a time crunch, you possibly can defrost frozen corn within the microwave too.

Recipe FAQs

How do you char corn and not using a grill?

Use a large forged iron or nonstick pan, add butter, and get it scorching! When you add the corn to the pan flip it each couple of minutes, getting a pleasant sear on all sides. 

How can I jazz up corn?

Spice it up! Use a mixture of candy and spicy like brown sugar or honey with smoked paprika, cayenne, and black pepper. You may even add a little bit extra warmth with some diced recent jalapeños! Be happy to get artistic with recent herbs like parsley or cilantro and even add crumbled feta cheese on high. 

Does corn have any well being advantages?

Corn is high in insoluble fiber, which might help to regulate bowel movements and maintain healthy blood sugar levels. 

Storage and Preparation

Blackened corn leftovers could be saved in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 3-4 days or within the freezer for as much as 3 months.

To reheat corn, place it within the microwave for 60-90 seconds or reheat it in a pan over medium warmth with a little bit butter or olive oil for a couple of minutes till warmed by. If frozen, defrost within the fridge in a single day earlier than reheating.

Recipes that Pair Nicely

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Baked BBQ Salmon

Chicken Pesto Flatbread

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Shrimp and Veggie Kabobs with Wild Blueberry Barbecue Sauce

For extra corn inspiration, take a look at my different recipes beneath!

6 Ingredient Corn and Tomato Salad

Slow Cooker Chipotle Corn Chowder

Blackened Salmon Tacos With Corn Avocado Salsa

The Best Mexican Street Corn Dip

Summer Peach Corn Salad

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