Shrimp and Sweet Corn Maque Choux

Name: Shrimp and Sweet Corn Maque Choux
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 0.5 medium red bell pepper, diced; 0.5 medium green bell pepper, diced; 1 medium shallot, minced; 1 green onion, sliced; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 cups sweet corn, fresh or frozen; 0.5 medium zucchini, diced; 2 tablespoons water; 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided; 0.33333334326744 cup half and half; 20 jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed

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This recipe for maque choux, a spicy Southern shrimp and corn dish, is satisfying and ready in under 30 minutes. This is my recreation of the Emeril Lagasse dish we had in New Orleans at his restaurant NOLA. Fresh vegetables are the key to this recipe, as they cook quickly and retain their bright, crisp flavors.

Recipe by Real Butter

Updated on October 3, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter, divided
½ medium red bell pepper, diced
½ medium green bell pepper, diced
1 medium shallot, minced
1 green onion, sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups sweet corn, fresh or frozen
½ medium zucchini, diced
2 tablespoons water
4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided
⅓ cup half and half
20 jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed

Directions

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers, shallot, and green onion; season with salt and pepper. Sauté until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
Add corn, zucchini, water, and 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning to the skillet. Cook until zucchini is tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in half-and-half and turn off the heat.
Meanwhile, season shrimp with remaining 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning.
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a separate skillet. Add shrimp and cook in four batches until curled, pink, and cooked all the way through, 2 to 4 minutes per batch; do not overcook.
Divide corn mixture between four plates. Top each plate with 5 cooked shrimp. Serve immediately.

Tips

You can use Creole seasoning instead of Cajun if preferred.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

358	Calories
17g	Fat
21g	Carbs
33g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 358
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g	21%
Saturated Fat 9g	47%
Cholesterol 304mg	101%
Sodium 887mg	39%
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 33g
Vitamin C 45mg	226%
Calcium 93mg	7%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 689mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.