Cajun Crawfish and Corn Maque Choux

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Cajun Crawfish and Corn Maque Choux Delight transports your taste buds to Louisiana with this pescatarian dish featuring sweet corn and tender crawfish, all enveloped in a rich, buttery sauce with a hint of spice. Perfect as a side or main course, it embodies the essence of Cajun cuisine.

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Overview

Experience the vibrant flavors of Louisiana with this Cajun Buttered Crawfish and Corn Maque Choux. This dish combines the sweetness of fresh corn with the savory depth of crawfish, all enveloped in a buttery, spicy sauce. Perfect as a side dish or a main course, this recipe is a celebration of Cajun cuisine that will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Louisiana.

Diet Type

Pescatarian

Allergies

Shellfish, Dairy

Cuisine

Cajun

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 Ears fresh corn, peeled
• 0.25 Cups butter, melted
• 1 Whole onion, minced
• 1 Whole green bell pepper, minced
• 2 Whole tomatoes, minced
• 1 Pound frozen peeled crawfish tails, drained
• 3 Whole green onions, sliced
• 1.5 Teaspoons white sugar
• 1 Teaspoon salt
• 2 Teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 0.25 Teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Steps

1. Prepare the Corn: Using a sharp knife, cut the corn kernels from the cob into a large bowl. Scrape the cobs with the dull side of the knife to release any remaining juice. Set aside.
2. Sauté the Vegetables: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes. Cook and stir for about 10 minutes, or until the onion becomes tender and translucent.
3. Combine Ingredients: Add the corn kernels and their juice, crawfish tails, and sliced green onions to the skillet. Stir in the sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
4. Cook the Maque Choux: Continue to cook and stir the mixture for another 10 minutes, or until the corn is tender and the flavors have melded together beautifully.
5. Serve: Serve hot as a side dish or a main course. Enjoy the rich, buttery, and spicy flavors of this Cajun classic.

Enjoy your homemade Cajun Crawfish and Corn Maque Choux Delight!