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Southern Cajun Fried Corn
These Southern Cajun Fried Corn are super easy to make and come together in under 30 minutes. Serve them as a side or as an appetizer.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
4
- 3 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tbsp butter (salted or unsalted)
- 1/2 cup chicken stock (use vegetable stock for a vegetarian recipe)
- 2 tsp cajun seasoning
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper powder (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Once the butter is melted, add chicken stock, cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper powder, and mix well.
- 3
Add corn kernels, salt, and pepper and mix well.
- 4
Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid.
- 5
Cook for 10-12 minutes until the corn is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir a few times while cooking.
- 6
Check for salt and pepper and add more if needed.
- 7
Serve hot.