Crawfish Macquechou
This Cajun-style maque choux highlights sweet, milky corn simmered with onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, and juicy crawfish tails. Butter enriches the vegetables while a touch of cayenne and black pepper adds a gentle kick, keeping the flavors bright and fresh. Serve Crawfish Macquechou as a vibrant side or a satisfying dinner when corn is at its peak.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crawfish Macquechou, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
With a sharp knife, slice the corn kernels off the cobs into a large bowl.
- 2
Using the dull side of the knife, scrape the cobs into the same bowl to release any remaining juice. Set aside.
- 3
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes, then cook and stir until the onion is tender, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Add the corn, crawfish, green onions, sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne, and continue to cook and stir until the corn is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Calories 312.6 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 16.0 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 42.06 g 15%
- Total Fat 10.26 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 4.39 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 95.98 mg High 32%
- Sodium 350.29 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 6.91 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 10.43 g --
- Added Sugars 0.17 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 103.73 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.82 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 979.58 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 124.12 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 10.36 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crawfish Macquechou is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, and Corn on the Cob. Each serving provides about 312.6 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crawfish Macquechou?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Crawfish Macquechou made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Corn on the Cob, Crawfish. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Crawfish Macquechou?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Crawfish Macquechou?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 312.6 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crawfish Macquechou easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Crawfish Macquechou healthy?
- Crawfish Macquechou has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 312.6 calories and 16.0 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 350.29 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.39 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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