Shrimp And Sweet Corn Maque Choux Recipe

Name: Shrimp And Sweet Corn Maque Choux
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 shallot, minced; 1/2 red pepper, diced; 1/2 green pepper, diced; 1 green onion, sliced; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 zucchini, diced; 2 cups sweet corn, fresh or frozen; 2 tablespoons water; 4 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning, divided; 1/3 cup half and half; 20 jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 shallot, minced
1/2 red pepper, diced
1/2 green pepper, diced
1 green onion, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 zucchini, diced
2 cups sweet corn, fresh or frozen
2 tablespoons water
4 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning, divided
1/3 cup half and half
20 jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed

1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Divide corn mixture between four plates. Top each plate with 5 cooked shrimp, and serve immediately.

744

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

125

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter, divided, 1 shallot, minced, 1/2 red pepper, diced, 1/2 green pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Shrimp And Sweet Corn Maque Choux 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.

Shrimp And Sweet Corn Maque Choux

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