Are you looking for a refreshing and flavorful salad that's perfect for any occasion? Corn maquechoux salad with crawfish is a classic Louisiana dish that is sure to please your taste buds. With its combination of sweet corn, crisp bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, and tender crawfish, this salad is a delightful blend of textures and flavors. Whether you're serving it as a side dish or a main course, this delicious salad is sure to be a hit. So, let's dive into the world of flavors and discover the secrets behind creating the perfect corn maquechoux salad with crawfish.
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CRAWFISH CORN MAQUE CHOUX
This is from Low-Calorie Cajun Cooking by Enola Prudhomme. You can substitute shrimp or strips of chicken breast for the crawfish if, like me, you live where crawfish is not available.
Provided by JeriBinNC
Categories Crawfish
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the corn in a food processor or blender and process until the kernels are chopped and resemble cream-style corn. Set aside.
- In a large Dutch oven over high heat, melt the margarine.
- Add the onions, bell pepper, and celery and saute for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the corn, milk, and stock.
- Cook, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes.
- Spray the inside of a large skillet with nonstick spray and place over high heat.
- Add the crawfish, green onions, salt and pepper.
- Saute for 5 minutes, then add the corn mixture.
- Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.4, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 128.2, Sodium 642.4, Carbohydrate 51.9, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 17.8, Protein 33
CORN MAQUECHOUX SALAD WITH CRAWFISH
I was going to cook up some traditional Cajun maquechoux one night, but instead decided to use its typical ingredients as the basis for a salad. It's a refreshing change from the usual corn preparations, and shrimp could be used in place of the crawfish but I don't believe it has quite the same flavor. Prep time includes allowing dressing to sit for awhile.
Provided by EdsGirlAngie
Categories Crawfish
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine corn, crawfish tail meat, celery, tomatoes, bell pepper and onions.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sugar, cider vinegar, salt, peppers and garlic powder.
- Let sit at least 30 minutes so sugar dissolves completely.
- Gently mix dressing into salad and combine thoroughly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.8, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 40.4, Sodium 1074.7, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 17.4, Protein 9.9
CRAWFISH MIRLITON CORN MACQUE CHOUX
"Macque Choux" is a dish that the Native Americans introduced to the Cajuns and Creoles of Louisiana. It is best prepared with fresh corn; however, you may substitute canned if that is all that is available.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat butter in medium saucepot. Add corn and saute for 2 minutes. Add chicken stock, onion, bell pepper, celery, and tomatoes. Turn heat up and cook until all of the chicken stock has evaporated. Add garlic, Cajun seasoning, salt, hot sauce, and heavy cream. Bring to a boil. Add mirlitons and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Add crawfish tails and simmer for 10 minutes or until cream starts to reduce and thicken. Add parsley and green onions and stir to combine. Serve with rice, pasta, or polenta.
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.
CRAWFISH MACQUECHOU
This fresh corn dish is a Cajun favorite you won't see much outside of Louisiana. Every time I make this for people they love it. You can leave out the crawfish for a vegetarian side dish, or you can substitute fresh shrimp if crawfish is hard to find.
Provided by cheesemite
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Using a sharp knife, cut corn kernels from the cob into a large bowl. Into the same bowl, scrape the cobs with the dull side of the knife to release any juice left in the cob. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and tomatoes, and cook and stir until the onion is tender, about 10 minutes. Add the corn, crawfish, green onions, sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne and cook and stir until corn is tender, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 74.1 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 377.4 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
CAJUN CORN AND BACON MAQUE CHOUX
This is a Cajun recipe I've had forever! I first prepared it when I was in my high school class in Metairie, Louisiana. It's awesome!
Provided by Jodi Hanlon
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut corn off the cobs by thinly slicing across the tops of the kernels; place in a medium bowl. Cut across the kernels again to release milk from the corn, add milk to bowl. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and green pepper, cook until onion is transparent, about 5 to 8 minutes. Combine corn, tomatoes, and milk with the onion mixture. Reduce heat to medium low, and cook 20 minutes longer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Do not boil. Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Lower heat, cover skillet, and cook 5 to 10 minutes longer. Stir in green onions and bacon. Remove from heat and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 41.9 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 884 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
CORN MAQUE CHOUX
Provided by Bruce Aidells
Categories Herb Side Thanksgiving Vegetarian High Fiber Dinner Corn Bell Pepper Fall Potluck Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add bell pepper; sauté until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add corn; sauté 2 minutes. Add cream, thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce. Simmer until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Mix in green onion, parsley, and basil. Season to taste with coarse salt, pepper, and more hot pepper sauce, if desired.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh corn, crawfish, and bell peppers will give your salad the best flavor.
- Cook the corn properly: Overcooked corn will be tough and chewy, so be sure to cook it just until it is tender.
- Season the salad well: A good Creole seasoning blend will add a lot of flavor to your salad. You can also add other spices, such as cayenne pepper or black pepper, to taste.
- Chill the salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and will make the salad more refreshing.
Conclusion:
Corn maque choux salad with crawfish is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up fresh summer corn, and it is also a healthy and satisfying meal. This salad is sure to be a hit with your family and friends, so give it a try today!
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