How to Boil Corn on the Cob - Cajun Seasoned
Learn how to boil corn on the cob with Cajun seasoning - sweet and spicy, juicy and golden! It’s one of the best summer side dishes. If you love bold flavors, this is the perfect corn recipe to try.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 86kcal
- 4 Corn the cobs sweet and fresh
- Water for boiling
- 1 ½ to 2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 ½ teaspoon Garlic salt optional use regular salt
- ½ to 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
Always use fresh corn. You can boil as many ears of corn on the cob as will fit in your pot or pressure cooker, with the ears fully submerged.
4 Corn the cobs
Just before cooking, remove the husks and silk and cut the corn into halves or 3 pieces.
Stovetop pan or pot corn on the cob
Add water to the pot or pan and bring it to a nice boil.
Water
Now drop the corn and the Cajun seasoning, salt, red pepper flakes, and mix well. Taste check and adjust the salt and seasoning.
1 ½ to 2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 1 ½ teaspoon Garlic salt, ½ to 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
Cook for 5 minutes or until the corn kernels are tender.
Switch off the flame and keep the pan covered until you are ready to serve so that the corn stays warm.
pressure cooker corn on the cob
Drop the corn into the pressure cooker and add enough water to cover it.
Add Cajun seasoning, garlic salt, red pepper flakes, and then mix well. Taste check if required.
Pressure cook for 2 whistles over medium-high heat. Let the pressure release naturally. (But if you want to serve immediately, place the cooker inside the sink and run cold water over the top side of the lid until all the pressure is released).
The exact cooking time for corn on the cob depends on the type of corn, the amount of corn, and the method you are cooking (stovetop or pressure cooker). The fresh corn may require less time and the older one may take longer.
- Vary the amount of Cajun seasoning to taste.
- You can also brush the corn with butter just before serving if desired.
- Avoid overcooking as the corn may become chewy.
- Serve immediately while warm.
- Any leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator.
Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 891mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1535IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg