A spicy Southern shrimp and corn recipe, this maque choux is satisfying and ready in under 30 minutes. Use fresh vegetables that retain their bright, crisp flavors.
View original recipe on allrecipes.comMelt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers, shallot, and green onion; season with salt and pepper. Sauté until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
Add corn, zucchini, water, and 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning to the skillet. Cook until zucchini is tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in half-and-half and turn off the heat.
Meanwhile, season shrimp with remaining 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning.
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a separate skillet. Add shrimp and cook in four batches until curled, pink, and cooked all the way through, 2 to 4 minutes per batch; do not overcook.
Divide corn mixture between four plates. Top each plate with 5 cooked shrimp. Serve immediately.
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