Blackened Corn
Make perfectly charred corn with blackened seasoning in a skillet on the stove for a quick, easy, and vegan side dish. It has the flavors of roasted or grilled corn without needing the oven or grill!
Servings 2 1-cup servings
Calories 281kcal
Equipment
- skillet (preferably cast iron)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups sweet corn
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add the corn to the skillet, and stir to coat it in the oil. Let the corn cook, without stirring it, for 3 to 5 minutes while you prepare the seasoning. This helps the corn develop a nice char.
- Stir together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
- Sprinkle the blackened seasoning on the corn. Stir until the kernels are coated in it.
- Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is blackened and the spices become very fragrant. If you used frozen corn, you may need to cook it for a few more minutes to make sure it's tender.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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Notes
- You can use fresh, frozen, or canned corn. Frozen corn does not need to be thawed before using it in the recipe; just add it directly to the skillet. Canned corn should be drained and rinsed.
- Serve on its own as a side dish or with some butter and fresh herbs, if desired. It's also a great topping.
- If you have pre-made blackened seasoning, sub 1 tablespoon of that instead of making your own.
- To make the seasoning less spicy, omit the cayenne pepper.
- Leftovers will keep 2 to 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1011IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg