Description
Homemade blackened corn skillet brings Mexican street-style flavors to your table. Spicy, charred kernels create a delicious side dish perfect for summer gatherings and backyard barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) corn
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (14 g) butter
- ¼ tsp (1.25 g) salt
- ¼ tsp (0.5 g) black pepper
- ½ tsp (1.5 g) smoked paprika
- ½ tsp (1.5 g) onion powder
- ½ tsp (1.5 g) garlic powder
Instructions
- Spice Preparation: Craft a vibrant seasoning blend by whisking together aromatic spices in a small mixing bowl.
- Corn Preparation: Thoroughly blot corn kernels with paper towels, eliminating excess moisture to ensure optimal caramelization.
- Skillet Heating: Preheat a cast iron skillet with a luxurious marriage of olive oil and butter over medium-high heat, creating a golden cooking foundation.
- Kernel Transformation: Cascade corn kernels into the sizzling skillet, lavishly coating them with the prepared spice mixture to maximize flavor depth and ensure complete seasoning coverage.
- Caramelization Technique: Spread kernels across the skillet’s surface with calculated precision, applying firm pressure to create an even, golden-brown exterior that develops rich, toasted notes.
- Cooking Progression: Allow kernels to roast undisturbed for 5-6 minutes, intermittently stirring to promote uniform browning and prevent burning, developing a complex, nutty flavor profile with crisp, caramelized edges.
- Serving Finale: Immediately transfer the expertly roasted corn to a serving dish, capturing the pinnacle of its textural brilliance and aromatic intensity.
Notes
- Master Spice Blending: Create a custom seasoning mix that elevates corn’s natural sweetness and adds depth of flavor before cooking.
- Dry Kernels Perfectly: Thoroughly pat corn completely dry to ensure maximum caramelization and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Choose the Right Pan: Cast iron skillet guarantees the most even heat distribution and creates the ultimate crispy, golden exterior for corn.
- Patience During Searing: Allow corn to sit undisturbed for 2-3 minutes initially, creating irresistible caramelized edges without constant stirring.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 126
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 172mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 6mg