Macque Choux and Shrimp Recipe

Name: Macque Choux and Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices bacon, chopped; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, finely chopped; 1 jalapeno, cored, seeded, and finely chopped; 5 small okra, stemmed and thinly sliced crosswise; 4 ears corn, shucked, kernels sliced off or 10 ounces frozen corn; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; kosher salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 16 lge shrimp, peeled, tails on; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups steamed white rice, for serving; scallion, cut on the bias, for sprinkling over the rice

Servings: persons

2 slices bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, finely chopped
1 jalapeno, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
5 small okra, stemmed and thinly sliced crosswise
4 ears corn, shucked, kernels sliced off or 10 ounces frozen corn
4 scallions, thinly sliced
kosher salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
16 lge shrimp, peeled, tails on
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cups steamed white rice, for serving
scallion, cut on the bias, for sprinkling over the rice

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["In a 12"" skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 7 minutes.", "Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towellined plate; set aside.", "Melt 1 tablespoons butter in hot bacon fat.", "Add garlic, shallots, peppers, and jalapenos and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.", "Increase heat to high; add okra and corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes.", "Stir in scallions and remaining butter and season with salt and pepper; set aside and keep warm.", "Meanwhile, heat oven to broil and place a rack 8"" from broiler element.", "Toss shrimp with oil in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.", "Transfer shrimp in a single layer to an aluminum foillined baking sheet and broil, turning once using tongs, until pink and cooked through, about 4 minutes.", "Serve the maque choux and shrimp on top of a bed of rice; garnish with reserved bacon and a sprinkling of scallions."]

1124

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

116

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices bacon, chopped, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 shallot, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Macque Choux and Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Macque Choux and Shrimp

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