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Boiled Corn on the Cob

Juicy sweet corn boiled in a rich Cajun-spiced butter broth for maximum flavor.

20 minEasyServes 4190 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 4 fresh ears of corn, shucked
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, sliced
  • 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 lemon, halved

Instructions

  1. 1

    Fill a large pot with 6 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Stir in 1 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup sliced unsalted butter, 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp salt, and squeeze in juice from 1 halved lemon.

  3. 3

    Carefully add 4 shucked fresh ears of corn to the boiling liquid.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for 8 minutes until tender.

  5. 5

    Remove corn from broth and serve warm.

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Questions

What can I use instead of Cajun seasoning in Boiled Corn on the Cob?

The entry for Boiled Corn on the Cob calls for 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning. In its place: Two parts paprika to one part each of garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, oregano and cayenne, with salt.

Can I make Boiled Corn on the Cob dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Boiled Corn on the Cob is 1 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, sliced. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Boiled Corn on the Cob gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Boiled Corn on the Cob is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the Cajun seasoning.

How many calories are in Boiled Corn on the Cob?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 190 calories, with 4 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate and 11 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Boiled Corn on the Cob?

Refrigerate what is left of Boiled Corn on the Cob within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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