Welcome to the ultimate culinary journey into the vibrant flavors of Cajun corn! This delectable dish, rooted in the rich culinary traditions of Louisiana, promises an explosion of taste that will tantalize your senses. Embark on a gastronomic adventure as we explore the secrets behind creating the perfect Cajun corn, a dish that captures the essence of Southern hospitality and authentic Cajun cuisine. Discover the art of selecting the freshest corn, the perfect blend of spices, and the cooking techniques that transform ordinary corn into an extraordinary delicacy. Get ready to spice up your kitchen and savor the sensational flavors of Cajun corn, a dish that will undoubtedly become a favorite among family and friends.
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CAJUN CORN MAQUE CHOUX
This classic creamy side dish takes advantage of both the sweetness and the starchiness of fresh corn. The trinity of onions, bell peppers and celery gives it a distinctive Cajun flavor, while the tomatoes add brightness. Although usually a side dish, it sometimes takes center stage with the addition of shrimp or crawfish.
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Cut the kernels off of the corn into a large bowl. Using the back of the knife, scrape the sweet corn milk from the cobs to extract about 3 tablespoons and add it to the bowl. Set aside.
- 2. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until the fat renders and the bacon is crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate and set aside. Add the butter to the skillet and when melted, add the celery, bell peppers and onions. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 15 minutes. Add the milk, scallion whites, garlic, tomatoes and corn. Cook until thickened, 10 minutes.
- 3. Serve garnished with the scallion greens and reserved bacon.
CAJUN CORN AND CRAB BISQUE
This creamy, Cajun crab soup has been in my family for years. It's comfort food during the winter, a 'stick to your bones' soup!!
Provided by Jodi Hanlon
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Seafood
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; then gradually whisk in the flour. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, whisking constantly, until a golden roux forms; set aside.
- Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Combine the onion, garlic, and celery and cook 1 minute. Add the Cajun seasoning to taste. Stir in the broth, corn, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, then pour in the milk, cream, and liquid crab boil. When the mixture begins to simmer, reduce heat to low and simmer 7 minutes. Stir in the roux, 1 tablespoon at a time, blending thoroughly. Continue to cook, on low heat, whisking until mixture thickens. Stir in crabmeat, green onions, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer 6 to 8 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 131.3 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 522.7 mg, Sugar 5 g
LINGUINE WITH CAJUN-SPICED SHRIMP AND CORN
After throwing some ingredients together for tapas, the flavor was so fresh and light my family asked for more. By warming it through with a few more ingredients I turned it into a family meal with pasta instead of just a snack.
Provided by MommyDiva
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Tapas
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
- Place shrimp and crab boil into a large saucepan. Fill with water to 1 inch above the shrimp, and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 3 minutes until shrimp turn pink, then drain.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic, and red onion, cook until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in bell pepper, corn, lime juice, cilantro, oregano, chipotle pepper, and salt. Stir in the half-and-half, and bring to a simmer. Once the mixture is simmering, stir in shrimp, and toss with the drained pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.3 calories, Carbohydrate 59.9 g, Cholesterol 163.4 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 1572.7 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
CAJUN CORN BREAD STUFFING
Categories Herb Pepper Pork Side Bake Christmas Thanksgiving Stuffing/Dressing Sausage Cornmeal Corn Fall Winter Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange corn bread on large baking sheet. Bake until slightly dry and toasted, about 20 minutes. Transfer to very large bowl; cool.
- Melt butter in heavy large Dutch oven over high heat. Add sausage, pepper, green onions, shallots, celery, garlic, thyme, sage, allspice, cayenne and bay leaves and sauté until vegetables are just tender and mixture is very moist, about 15 minutes. Stir vegetable mixture into corn bread. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Mix eggs into stuffing.
- To bake stuffing in turkey:
- Add 1/2 up chicken broth to stuffing and mix thoroughly. Fill main turkey cavity with stuffing. Mix enough chicken broth into remaining stuffing to moisten (about 1/2 to 3/4 cup chicken broth, depending on amount of remaining stuffing). Spoon remaining stuffing into buttered baking dish. Cover tightly with buttered aluminum foil. Bake stuffing in dish alongside turkey until heated through, about 30 minutes.Uncover stuffing and bake until top begins to brown, about 15 minutes.
- To bake all stuffing in pan:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Mix 1 1/2 cups chicken broth into stuffing. Transfer stuffing to prepared baking dish. Cover tightly with buttered aluminum foil. Bake until stuffing is firm and heated through, about 45 minutes. Uncover stuffing and bake until just beginning to brown to top, about 15 minutes.
CAJUN CORN SOUP WITH SHRIMP
Cajun flavor dominates this wonderful soup. Living in Louisiana make cooking with Cajun spice second nature. It is the best!-Debra Dennis, Convent, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a heavy 8-qt. Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine oil and flour until smooth. Cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir about 5 minutes more or until mixture is reddish-brown (the color of a penny). Add onion and green onions. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. , Increase heat to high. Add hot water or broth, tomatoes and corn. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add shrimp; simmer for 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts :
CAJUN CORN SOUP
I found this recipe years ago and substituted Cajun stewed tomatoes for a bolder taste. Now I prepare this dish for out-of-state guests who want to taste some Cajun food. Everyone who tries it gives it high marks. Plus, it's easy to prepare. -Sue Fontenot, Kinder, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h40m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, saute the onion, green pepper and green onions in oil for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour and cook until bubbly. Gradually add water; bring to a boil. Add the corn, sausage, ham, tomatoes, tomato paste, cayenne, salt and pepper sauce., Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 1011mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
CAJUN SHRIMP AND CORN
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put the shrimp in a large bowl of ice water. Add 1 tablespoon salt; stir to dissolve and set aside 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn, 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic and all but a few tablespoons of the scallions; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn starts browning, about 4 minutes. Add 3/4 cup water and the tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the corn is very tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, hot sauce, rosemary and the remaining garlic in another large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Drain the shrimp, pat dry and add to the skillet. Add the remaining 4 tablespoons butter; swirl to melt. Cook, spooning the liquid over the shrimp, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Serve the shrimp over the corn mixture; top with the reserved scallions. Serve with the bread and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calorie, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Cholesterol 244 milligrams, Sodium 948 milligrams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 37 grams
CAJUN TASSO CORN MAQUE CHOUX WITH GRILLED SHRIMP
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for medium heat. Shuck the corn, being sure to remove all the silk. Season the ears with some olive oil, salt and black pepper. Grill, rotating the ears regularly, so as to char but not scorch, 10 to 15 minutes. Reserve.
- Dice the Tasso into approximately 1-centimeter cubes. Heat a large, heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the Tasso with a little bit of canola oil and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until evenly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove and reserve, leaving any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
- Add a little more canola oil to the Dutch oven. Add the garlic, celery, jalapenos, onions and bell pepper and sautee until the onions are sweated, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add the wine and simmer, scraping up the bits from the bottom of the pan, until all the wine has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add the bay leaves, thyme, red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon paprika, 2 teaspoons cayenne, 2 teaspoons chili powder and some salt and black pepper. Stir.
- Using a knife, cut the kernels off the corn cobs, then milk the cobs using the back of the knife. Add the corn to the Dutch oven. Reserve about 50 pieces of Tasso, then add the rest to the Dutch oven. Add the heavy cream and butter, stir and bring to a simmer. Cook the mixture until thickened with a slight creamed corn consistency, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the bay leaves.
- Combine 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon cayenne and 1 teaspoon chili powder in a small bowl. Toss the shrimp with 1/4 cup olive oil on a baking sheet. Sprinkle the shrimp on both sides with the spice rub. Grill the shrimp over medium heat until pink and slightly charred, but not overcooked, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- To serve: Place 1 tablespoon of corn maque choux in an Asian soup spoon. Top with a grilled shrimp and a piece of the reserved Tasso. Garnish with some green onion. Repeat with the remaining maque choux, shrimp and Tasso.
CAJUN CORN AND SHRIMP
My dad's Cajun concoctions inspired me to experiment in the kitchen. He was so proud when he saw the smiles on our faces as we gobbled up his meals. I feel the same sense of pride when I cook and watch my family enjoy the meal I prepare for them.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onion, green pepper and garlic in butter until crisp-tender. Add the corn, tomatoes, sugar, salt, pepper and cayenne. Cook for 10 minutes or until heated through. Stir in the milk and green onions; simmer for 10 minutes. Add shrimp; cook for 8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
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CAJUN SHRIMP, SAUSAGE AND CORN CHOWDER
Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry: This recipe was an inspiration from my first experience eating a chowder. Being from the south, I had never eaten anything like this until a friend of mine brought a bowl home from work. After the first bite, I knew I had to re-create the recipe. This is my version, with of course, bacon and potatoes added to the flavor profile!
Provided by chelle6576
Categories Chowders
Time 55m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In large, deep pot fry bacon until crisp. Remove from pot and set aside.
- In same pot, add sliced sausage and onion and cook until sausage is browned.
- Crumble bacon and add to pot with the sausage and onions.
- Add Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onions, creamed corn, sweet corn and shrimp to pot with sausage.
- In medium bowl, add flour and slowly add chicken broth and whisk until thoroughly mixed. Add to pot.
- Add enough water to cover all ingredients. Stir constantly on medium heat until mixture begins to thicken. Turn to low heat.
- Add Tony's, cayenne and a dash of salt and pepper. (Season to your taste!).
- Slowly stir in milk and simmer on low heat until potatoes are tender and shrimp are cooked.
CAJUN BUTTERED CORN
In Duluth, Georgia, Anne-Lise Botting whips up a seasoned butter to spice up corn-on-the-cob. "Flavored with garlic and chili powders, the butter is the perfect complement to fresh corn," she says.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large kettle, bring 3 qts. of water to a boil; add corn. Return to a boil; cook for 3-5 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the chili powder, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne; cook and stir for 1 minute. Combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; gradually whisk into butter mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Drain corn; serve with seasoned butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CAJUN GRILLED CORN
This a delicious and easy way to prepare your corn cobs on those fun filled barbeque weekends! They taste like candy and can go with any barbeque meal.
Provided by GINGERHAGER
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Peel back husks form the corn, remove strings and leave just a few layers of husk on the corn.
- Spread butter or margarine over each ear of corn. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning lightly over each ear, or to taste. Fold corn husks back over the corn. Wrap in foil.
- Place on grill for 25 minutes, turning occasionally. Unwrap foil, peel back husks and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1552.4 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
CAJUN-STYLE CORN AND TOMATO WITH FRIED OKRA
Categories Tomato Side Fry Corn Okra Gourmet Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan cook the onion in the butter and 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until it is golden, add the corn, the tomato, the cream, and the water, and cook the mixture, covered, over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Season the corn mixture with salt and pepper and keep the mixture warm, covered.
- Cut the okra into 1/4-inch-thick slices, in a bowl toss it with the seasoned cornmeal, and shake it in a coarse sieve to know off the excess cornmeal. In a deep skillet heat 1/2 inch of the additional oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it fry the okra in batches for 1 to 2 minutes, or until it is golden, transferring it with a slotted spoon as it is fried to paper towels to drain. Serve the corn mixture topped with the fried okra.
CAJUN CORN MAQUE CHOUX (MOCK SHOE)
We fell in love with this delicious corn when we were introduced to it by our good Marine Corps friends in Lafayette, Louisiana while attending a reception. After many disappointing recipes, this is the one I rely on. No one is disappointed when they try this!
Provided by NoSpringChicken
Categories Corn
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- With sharp knife, cut kernels off corn cobs, if using fresh corn.
- In medium skillet heat 1 tablespoon butter with the oil.
- Add corn, onion, sugar and Tabasco sauce.
- Cook until corn is almost tender and starts to form a crust on bottom of pan.
- Gradually stir in broth, scraping up bits on bottom of pan.
- Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter and the cream.
- Cook for 5 minutes longer or until almost all liquid evaporates; stir frequently.
- Remove skillet from heat.
- Add beaten egg; stir one minute or until egg is cooked.
- Serve with additional Tabasco sauce.
CAJUN SPICED CORN
A great veggie side dish for any barbecue, spicy whole kernel corn is baked or grilled in a foil packet with onions, tomatoes, and green bell pepper.
Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Reynolds®
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F or grill to medium-high.
- Center vegetables on sheet of Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning; stir to blend. Top with margarine.
- Bring up foil sides. Double fold top and ends to seal making one large foil packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes on a cookie sheet in oven.
- OR grill 12 to 14 minutes in covered grill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 273.9 mg, Sugar 5 g
CAJUN CORN
So quick and easy to make. A delicious side dish for any meal. Cooking/preparation times does not reflect time needed to defrost frozen corn.
Provided by Sassy in da South
Categories Corn
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat.
- When the butter has stopped foaming, add the garlic and sauté until golden, about 3 minutes.
- Add the corn to the sauce pan and mix well.
- Add the Creole Seasoning and season with salt to taste.
- Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes to allow the corn to heat through.
- Remove the sauce pan from the heat and stir in the parsley.
- Serve immediately.
CAJUN CORN SALAD WITH A CAJUN DRESSING
Make and share this Cajun Corn Salad With a Cajun Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by drhousespcatcher
Categories Corn
Time 8h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Toss all the salad ingredients together in serving bowl; set aside.
- Prepare dressing.
- In a 2 qt bowl whisk all the ingredients except the olive oil until combined.
- Add the oil in a slow steady stream whisking slightly until thickened.
- Pour the dressing over salad and use a fork to coat.
- Refrigerate and let set overnight or up to 3 days.
CAJUN CRAB AND CORN CHOWDER
I skipped the wine and used evaporated milk in place of heavy cream. I also skipped the sour cream, but this was still delicious. I used crab and lobster and threw in a couple potatoes for fun. Recipe courtesy of The Soup Cookbook.
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories Chowders
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large pan.
- Add the onion, garlic, celery, and carrot and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until softened.
- Increase the heat to medium, pour in the wine, and cook for 2 minutes, until the alcohol has evaporated.
- Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil, then add the corn, cayenne, and mixed herbs.
- Bring back to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream and simmer gently over very low heat for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Do not let the soup boil.
- Gradually add the sour cream, whisking continuously with a balloon whisk, then stir in the dill and crabmeat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Heat gently for 3 to 4 minutes, then ladle into warmed bowls and serve immediately with bread rolls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.7, Fat 34.3, SaturatedFat 20.8, Cholesterol 127.6, Sodium 431.4, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.5, Protein 10.5
CAJUN POTATOES AND CORN ON THE COB RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by jannycerv
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Potatoes Clean potatoes and boil with crab and shrimp and creole seasonings until tender. Drain and cool. Can serve cold. Very good - spicy! Does not need butter or oleo Corn Boil corn per package directions with crab and shrimp and creole. * Can use more or less seasoning
SLOW-COOKED CAJUN CORN
My husband loves corn on the cob, and I love this slow cooker recipe because I don't have to stand at a hot stove. We like a little spice, so the Cajun seasoning works well for us, but any spice blend works. -Audra Rorick, Scott City, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 4h15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine butter and Cajun seasoning until well blended. Place each ear of corn on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Spread butter mixture over each ear. Wrap foil tightly around corn., Place ears in a 6-qt. slow cooker; add water. Cook, covered, on high until corn is tender, 4-6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Fresh corn on the cob: For the best flavor and texture, use fresh corn on the cob. Choose ears with bright green husks and plump kernels.
- Cook the corn in its husk: Cooking the corn in its husk helps to retain its moisture and flavor. Remove the husks just before serving.
- Use a variety of spices: Cajun seasoning typically includes a blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. You can also add other spices, such as thyme, oregano, or cumin, to taste.
- Don't overcook the corn: Overcooked corn will be tough and chewy. Cook the corn until it is just tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Serve the corn with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for Cajun corn include butter, salt, pepper, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped green onions.
Conclusion:
Cajun corn is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its bold flavors and vibrant colors, Cajun corn is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy side dish, give Cajun corn a try.
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