6-Ingredient Savory And Smoky Fried Corn Recipe

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6-Ingredient Savory And Smoky Fried Corn Recipe

Turn frozen corn into a flavorful side dish with this easy fried corn recipe! Seasoned with Cajun spices, smoky paprika, and butter, it’s a quick and delicious option for any meal. Perfect alongside grilled meats or as a tasty stand-alone dish!

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American, Cajun, Southern

Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Keyword easy, flavorful, fried, savory

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Total Time 17

Servings servings

Calories 64

Author Gina Dickson

Ingredients

3 tbsp butter
½ cup vegetable stock
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
¼ tsp smoked paprika
3 cups frozen corn kernels
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Seasoned Base:

Melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat.
3 tbsp butter
Add the vegetable stock, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika. Stir until well combined.
½ cup vegetable stock, 1 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp Cajun seasoning, ¼ tsp smoked paprika

Cook the Corn:

Add the frozen corn to the pan, along with salt and pepper to taste. Stir to coat the corn evenly in the seasoned mixture.
3 cups frozen corn kernels, Salt and pepper
Let the corn simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is absorbed (about 8–10 minutes).

Serve:

Transfer the cooked corn to a serving bowl.
Garnish with fresh chopped herbs, such as parsley or cilantro, if desired.

Notes

Gina's Tips For Recipe Sucess

You can directly add the frozen corn into the pan. Just make sure to pat it dry with a paper towel or cloth to remove any excess moisture, which can make the final dish runny.
When cooking the corn, lower the heat for the first minute to give the corn time to warm up and increase the heat to medium high to create a crispy texture.
Consider adding more butter or a bit of vegetable oil to help the corn crisp up while frying.
Don’t forget to stir occasionally to make sure the corn cooks evenly and develops nice crisp edges.

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