Crawfish and corn maque choux is a rich, flavorful dish that combines the unique taste of crawfish with the sweetness of corn. This traditional Louisiana dish is a staple of Cajun cuisine and can be found on menus across the state. Maque choux, which means "mixed corn" in French, is a stew made with corn, onions, bell peppers, and celery. When combined with crawfish, this dish becomes a hearty and delicious meal that is perfect for any occasion. With so many variations on the classic recipe, there's sure to be a crawfish and corn maque choux that everyone will enjoy.
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CRAWFISH CORN MAQUE CHOUX
Another one of Mamma's goooooood crawfish recipes!
Provided by Janis McRae
Categories Other Main Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Melt butter in a skillet.
- 2. Add onions, bell pepper, garlic and crawfish tails. Saute.
- 3. Add tomatoes, and both cans of corn. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper.
- 4. Cook uncovered on medium heat for about 30 minutes.
- 5. Great served as a side dish or served over rice as a main dish.
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
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 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.
CRAWFISH AND CORN MAQUE CHOUX
Maque Choux" (pronounced mock-shoe) is a dish that the Native Americans introduced to the Cajun & Creoles of Louisiana.
Provided by gailanng
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Thaw corn if frozen. Heat butter in medium saucepot. Add corn and saute for 2 minutes.
- Add chicken stock, onion, bell pepper, celery and tomatoes with chiles. Turn heat up and cook until all of chicken stock has evaporated.
- Add garlic, Creole Seasoning, salt and heavy cream. Bring to a boil.
- Add crawfish tails and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until cream starts to reduce and thicken.
- Add parsley and green onions. Serve with steamed white rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 499, Fat 39.2, SaturatedFat 23.5, Cholesterol 210.5, Sodium 372.8, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 5.5, Protein 16.9
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
CRAWFISH AND CORN MAQUE CHOUX SOUP
Steps:
- Add all the ingredients except for the half & half into a rice cooker. Stir, cover, and press cook. Once meal is cooked and cooker switches to warm mode, add the half and half. Stir, cover and heat for 10 minutes before serving.
CRAWFISH AND CORN MACQUE CHOUX
Steps:
- Briefly sauté the onion, pepper, celery in the butter. Drain the tomatoes and add with corn and seasonings and chicken stock Simmer until all the broth is evaporated. Add the garlic and cream and bring to a boil. Add the crawfish and cook a few minutes until cream begins to thicken. Add scallions and Parsely, serve over rice.
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
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Fresh crawfish and corn will give your maque choux the best flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings. Maque choux is a versatile dish that can be customized to your taste. Try adding different herbs, spices, or vegetables.
- Cook the maque choux slowly over low heat. This will help the flavors to develop and meld together.
- Serve the maque choux immediately. It is best enjoyed fresh.
Conclusion:
Crawfish and corn maque choux is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up fresh crawfish and corn, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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