Best 3 Sweet Corn Maque Choux Recipes

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Sweet corn maque choux (pronounced "mock shoo") is a classic Louisiana dish made with fresh corn, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. This hearty dish is typically served over rice and is a staple at summer gatherings and potlucks. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavor, sweet corn maque choux is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET CORN MAQUE CHOUX



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Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup small-diced onion
1/4 cup small-diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup small-diced celery
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cups sweet yellow corn
1 teaspoon Essence
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup whole milk
4 tablespoons thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, rendered until crispy and draine

Steps:

  • Heat a 10-inch saute pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and butter to the pan and cook until the butter is melted, about 45 seconds. Add the onions, bell peppers and celery to the pan and cook, stirring often, until the onions are translucent, and the peppers and celery are soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, corn, Essence, salt and cayenne to the pan and cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes. Pour the cream and milk into the saute pan and lower the heat to low. Continue to cook the corn until tender and most of the cream has reduced and the maque choux is creamy, 3 to 4 minutes. At the end of the cooking, add the bacon and stir to combine. Yield: about 2 cups

EMERIL'S GULFCOAST FISHHOUSE CRAB CAKES WITH SWEET CORN MAQUE CHOUX AND TOMATO JAM RECIPE - (5/5)



Emeril's Gulfcoast Fishhouse Crab Cakes with Sweet Corn Maque Choux and Tomato Jam Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by smoker

Number Of Ingredients 35

Sweet Corn Maque Choux:
1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon Essence, plus more to taste, recipe follows
1/4 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup panko, plus 1 1/2 cups*
Salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus more if needed
1 recipe Sweet Corn Maque Choux, recipe follows
1 recipe Tomato Jam, recipe follows
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup small-diced onion
1/4 cup small-diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup small-diced celery
2 cups sweet yellow corn
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon Essence
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup whole milk
Tomato Jam:
1 cup peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 tablespoon honey
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Carefully pick through the crabmeat, discarding any shells or cartilage. Try to retain as many lumps as possible. Transfer to a mixing bowl and refrigerate while you prepare the remaining ingredients. In a medium skillet melt the butter and cook the red bell pepper, onion, and celery until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of Essence and set aside to cool. When the vegetables have cooled, add them to the crabmeat, along with mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, and 1/4 cup of the panko. Mix gently but thoroughly to combine. Add salt, to taste. Divide the crab cake mixture into 8 equal portions and, using your hands, form into cakes about 2 1/2 to 3-inches in diameter. Dredge the crab cakes in the remaining panko until cakes are completely coated on all sides. In a medium skillet heat half of the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking and add as many crab cakes as will fit comfortably, usually 3 to 4. Cook until golden brown on both sides and warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain briefly while you add the remaining oil and cook the remaining crab cakes. Gently transfer to serving plates and serve with the Sweet Corn Maque Choux and a dollop of the Tomato Jam. Sweet Corn Maque Choux: 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 teaspoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup small-diced onion 1/4 cup small-diced red bell pepper 1/4 cup small-diced celery 2 cups sweet yellow corn 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon Essence 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup whole milk Heat a 10-inch saute pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and butter to the pan and cook until the butter is melted, about 45 seconds. Add the onions, bell peppers and celery to the pan and cook, stirring often, until the onions are translucent, and the peppers and celery are soft, about 4 minutes. Add the corn, garlic, Essence, salt and cayenne to the pan and cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes. Add the cream and milk to the pan and reduce the heat to low. Continue to cook the corn until tender and most of the cream has reduced and the maque choux is creamy, 3 to 4 minutes. Tomato Jam: 1 cup peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1 tablespoon honey 1 clove garlic, smashed 1 pinch cayenne pepper Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature before serving.

SHRIMP AND SWEET CORN MAQUE CHOUX



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A spicy Southern dish, Shrimp & Sweet Corn Maque Choux is satisfying and ready in under 30 minutes. This is my recreation of the Emeril Lagasse dish we had his restaurant, NOLA, in New Orleans. Fresh vegetables are the key to this recipe, which cook quickly and retain their bright, crisp flavors.

Provided by Real Butter

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Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot, red and green peppers, and green onion. Season with salt and pepper, and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add zucchini, sweet corn, water and 2 teaspoons Cajun or creole seasoning to the skillet. Cook until zucchini is tender, about 2 minutes. Add half and half, and stir. Turn off heat.
  • Meanwhile, season shrimp with remaining 2 teaspoons Cajun or creole seasoning. Melt butter in a separate skillet and cook shrimp in four batches, about 2 minutes on each side, or until curled, pink and cooked all the way through. Do not overcook.
  • Divide corn mixture between four plates. Top each plate with 5 cooked shrimp, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 304.2 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 32.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 887.2 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh corn: Fresh corn is sweeter and has a better flavor than frozen or canned corn. If you can't find fresh corn, you can use frozen or canned corn, but be sure to drain it well before using.
  • Cook the corn properly: Overcooked corn is tough and chewy. To avoid this, cook the corn just until it is tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Use a variety of spices: Maque choux is a versatile dish that can be flavored with a variety of spices. Some popular spices to use include garlic, onion, paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
  • Add vegetables: Maque choux is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Some popular vegetables to add include bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and okra.
  • Serve immediately: Maque choux is best served immediately after it is made. However, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

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 corn and other vegetables, and it can be flavored with a variety of spices to suit your taste. Whether you serve it as a side dish or a main course, maque choux is sure to be a hit.

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