shrimp maque choux
Very flavorful, this great Cajun meal from Louisiana is a dish you can enjoy at home anytime... Happy Mardi Gras!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons clarified butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup white onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup celery, finely diced
- 15 large shrimp, rinsed, peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 teaspoons creole seasoning, divided
- 1 cup red peppers, finely chopped
- 2/3 cup poblano peppers, seeded, ribs removed and finely chopped (substitute green peppers)
- 1/3 cup jalapeño peppers, seeded, ribs removed and finely chopped
- 2 1/2 cups corn kernels, drained
- 2 large green onions, chopped
- 3 large cloves garlic, pressed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground himalayan sea salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon raw sugar
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce of your choice
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup 35% heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
How To Make shrimp maque choux
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Step 1In a large skillet over medium heat, add butter with oil. When hot but not smoking, add onion and celery; sauté for 5 minutes. Meanwhile season shrimp with ½ tsp. creole seasoning; set aside.
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Step 2Back to skillet, stir in red bell, poblano and jalapeño peppers; cook for 2-3 minutes. Add corn kernels and green onions; sauté for 2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for only 1 minute. Add remaining creole seasoning, sea salt, sugar, freshly ground black pepper, hot sauce and white wine. Cook into liquid is almost reduced.
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Step 3Add cream and bring to a simmer. Add shrimp, stir into the mixture for 30 seconds and cook until no longer pink about 2 minutes, flipping half way thru cooking. Serve immediately.
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Ingredient:
Seafood
Culture:
Cajun/Creole
Category:
Seafood
Method:
Stove Top
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