Best 2 Crawfish Corn Maque Choux Recipes

Crawfish corn maque choux is a delicious Louisiana dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. The recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's well worth the effort. The flavor combination of crawfish, corn, and creole spices is simply irresistible. If you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy crawfish, then give maque choux a try. You won't be disappointed!

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CRAWFISH AND CORN MAQUE CHOUX

Crawfish and Corn Maque Choux image

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

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
3 cups fresh cut corn or 3 cups frozen corn
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies or 1 (10 ounce) can canned tomatoes, drained
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning or 2 teaspoons creole seasoning
salt
2 cups heavy cream
1 lb crawfish tail, preferably Louisiana crawfish tails
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons green onions, chopped

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 CORN MAQUE CHOUX

Crawfish Corn Maque Choux image

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

Ingredients

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen whole kernel corn
1 tablespoon reduced-calorie margarine
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/3 cup celery, finely chopped
2 cups evaporated skim milk
1 cup chicken stock
1 lb crawfish tail, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup green onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

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

Tips:

Choose fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your maque choux will taste. Look for ears of corn that are plump and have tightly packed kernels, and use fresh shrimp or crawfish.
Don't be afraid to adjust the seasonings: Maque choux is a versatile dish that can be customized to your own taste. If you like it spicy, add a little cayenne pepper or hot sauce. If you prefer a milder flavor, omit the peppers or use a milder variety.
Cook the maque choux low and slow: This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together. Simmer the maque choux for at least 30 minutes, or until the corn is tender and the shrimp or crawfish is cooked through.
Serve maque choux immediately: This dish is best enjoyed fresh. Serve it hot, with a side of rice or bread.

Conclusion:

Maque choux is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It combines fresh and flavorful ingredients, and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you are serving it as a side dish or a main course, maque choux is sure to be a hit.