Spicy Corn Maque Choux

This Spicy Corn Maque Choux is my spiced up version of the classic Cajun/Creole dish. And the perfect way to cook up some fresh summer corn.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, cajun

Diet Vegetarian

Keyword Cajun Recipes, Corn Recipes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 149kcal

Author angela@mealstreetkitchen

4 corn on the cob, shuck, remove all of the silk, Cut off of the cob.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
1/2 large onion, small diced
2 mini red peppers, small diced
1/2 jalapeno, minced (stem and seeds removed)
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning I used paul prudhomme's magic seasoning "poultry magic"
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Heat oil and butter in a pan, add the corn, garlic, peppers and onions. saute' over medium heat until tender. About 10-12 minutes.
Add the minced jalapeno and the cajun seasoning, cook about 2-3 minutes.
Add the heavy cream and simmer until nice and creamy.
Toss in the cilantro and salt and finish with some black pepper to taste. Enjoy!