Cajun Buttered Corn Food

CAJUN BUTTERED CORN

Steps:

• In a large kettle, bring 3 qts. of water to a boil; add corn. Return to a boil; cook for 3-5 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the chili powder, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne; cook and stir for 1 minute. Combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; gradually whisk into butter mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Drain corn; serve with seasoned butter.

CAJUN BUTTERED CORN

Steps:

• In a large kettle, bring 3 quarts water to a boil; add corn; return to boil; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or till tender.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in chili powder, pepper, garlic powder ans cayenne; cook and stir 1 minute.
• Combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; gradually whisk into butter mixture; bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Drain corn; serve with seasoned butter.

SUNNY'S GRILLED CORN WITH CAJUN TRINITY BUTTER

Steps:

• Heat a grill to 400 degrees F.
• In a small food processor add the butter, Cajun seasoning, celery, onion and bell pepper.
• Pull the corn husks open, then remove the silk and secure the husks open in a bundle with soaked twine or a piece of husk ripped from each ear.
• Place the corn over the direct heat of the grill and cook, rotating occasionally, until the corn chars, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Brush or smear with butter and cook over the indirect heat while basting and turning for a few more minutes. Serve warm with a spritz of lemon.

CAJUN CORN WITH LOUISIANA BUTTER

Steps:

• Soak the ears of corn in cold water for at least 30 minutes.
• If necessary, use a weight to keep the ears of corn submerged in the water.
• Drain.
• While the corn is soaking, make the butter: Mix together the paprika and next 5 ingredients; add in the butter and mash it with the back of a fork, then stir to distribute the seasonings throughout.
• Pull back the husks on each ear of corn, leaving them attached at the stem.
• Remove and discard the corn silk.
• Spread about 1 tablespoon of the seasoned butter evenly over the kernels of each ear of corn.
• Fold the husks back over the kernels and use a string or thin strip of husk to tie them at the top.
• Grill the corn over direct medium heat for about 25-30 minutes or until the kernels are tender (turn 3 or 4 times during gilling time).
• Don't worry if the husks brown or burn.
• Take corn from the grill.
• When cool enough to handle, carefully pull the husks back and cut them off with a knife.
• Serve warm.

SHRIMP AND CORN IN A BUTTER BATH

Steps:

• Add the potatoes to a large pot or Dutch oven and cover with cold water. Season with a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until just knife-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a colander to drain and reserve.
• Place the pot back over medium heat. Add the andouille and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 4 minutes. Add the butter, garlic, seafood seasoning and 1 teaspoon of salt. Once the butter has completely melted and it's just starting to bubble at the edges, add the corn and cook until the kernels are bright yellow and tender, about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp, making sure all the pieces are fully submerged, then cook until pink and just opaque throughout, about 2 minutes more. Stir in the lemon juice and reserved potatoes to warm through.
• Ladle the andouille, shrimp, vegetables and butter sauce into a large serving. Top with parsley and a light sprinkle of additional seafood seasoning and serve with toasted crusty bread, for dipping.

GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP AND CORN SHEET PAN DINNER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to broil and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Toss the corn, fennel, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the red pepper flakes on the prepared baking sheet until evenly coated and combined. Spread into an even layer. Broil until crisp-tender and starting to brown in spots, tossing halfway through, about 8 minutes. Remove from the oven.
• Meanwhile, stir the melted butter, garlic, lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes together in a medium bowl until combined. Add the shrimp and tomatoes and toss to combine. Spread the shrimp mixture on top of the corn and fennel, then broil until the shrimp are opaque throughout and the tomatoes start to burst, about 6 minutes.
• Top with the reserved fennel fronds, feta and basil. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.

COD AND CORN WITH OLD-BAY BUTTER

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Add shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add clam juice and corn, and bring to a boil over high. Cover, reduce heat to medium and cook until corn is tender, about 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine butter, Old Bay, paprika and remaining 1 tablespoon oil; mix well.
• Season cod with salt and pepper, and add to pot. Cover and cook until cod is flaky and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in scallions and 1 tablespoon of the Old Bay butter; season with salt and pepper.
• Divide everything among four bowls. Garnish with more scallions and season with black pepper. Spread some Old Bay butter over warm crusty bread and serve alongside.

CAJUN GRILLED CORN

Steps:

• Peel back husks form the corn, remove strings and leave just a few layers of husk on the corn.
• Spread butter or margarine over each ear of corn. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning lightly over each ear, or to taste. Fold corn husks back over the corn. Wrap in foil.
• Place on grill for 25 minutes, turning occasionally. Unwrap foil, peel back husks and enjoy.

CAJUN BUTTER

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Serve with corn. Refrigerate leftovers.

CAJUN CORN

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat.
• When the butter has stopped foaming, add the garlic and sauté until golden, about 3 minutes.
• Add the corn to the sauce pan and mix well.
• Add the Creole Seasoning and season with salt to taste.
• Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes to allow the corn to heat through.
• Remove the sauce pan from the heat and stir in the parsley.
• Serve immediately.

CAJUN BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• .In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and broth until well combined. set aside.
• In a saucepan, mix together spices and cook in hot butter for one minute. Add broth mixture, and bring to a boil. Whisk over high heat until mixture begins to thicken slightly. Remove from heat. Serve hot over vegetables.

SMOKEY GRILLED CORN ON THE COB WITH CAJUN BUTTER

Steps:

• Carefully remove the "silks" from the cornhusks (keeping the husks intact).
• Place the corn cobs with the silks removed in a large pot of COLD water (the corn should be completely covered with the cold water).
• Soak the corn for 1 hour.
• In the meantime prepare the cajun butter, by mixing all of the cajun butter ingredients together, adjusting ingredients to taste).
• Remove the corn from the water and shake off any excess moisture.
• Pull husks back gently.
• Smear the butter (with your hands) over all sides of the corn.
• Pull the husks back over to cover corn.
• Place the corn on a baking tray large enough to hold the cobs.
• Preheat only ONE SIDE of the barbecue to 275 degrees or to low temperature.
• Leave the other side of the grill off.
• Place the corn on the tray onto the side of the grill that has NO heat.
• Close lid, and cook the corn for about 30 minutes (the corn kernels will turn a bright yellow colour, and the butter will be fully absorbed into the flesh of the corn).
• Remove from the grill and serve immediately.
• DELICIOUS!

FARMER'S MARKET CORN TOSS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and red pepper; cook and stir until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir corn, zucchini, and chicken into the onion mixture; cook and stir until all vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
• Sprinkle parsley and about half the cheese over the vegetable mixture and toss to mix; season with salt and pepper. Transfer the vegetables to a serving dish and top with remaining cheese.