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Cajun-Style Corn with Crayfish (recipes)


Cajun-Style Corn with Crayfish

Yield: Makes 6 servings

This dish is an old Southern favorite known as "maque choux" in South Louisiana. If crayfish are not readily available in your area, use shrimp instead. Or, leave out the seafood entirely and enjoy a deliciously different side dish.





Ingredients:



6ears of corn

1tablespoon vegetable oil

1medium onion, chopped

1/2cup chopped green bell pepper

1/2cup chopped red bell pepper

1cup water

1teaspoon salt

1/8teaspoon black pepper

1/8teaspoon ground red pepper

3/4pound crayfish tail meat









Preparation:





1.Cut corn from cobs in two or three layers so that kernels are not left whole. Scrape cobs to remove remaining juice and pulp.2.Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell peppers; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add corn, water, salt, black pepper and ground red pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 to 15 minutes.3.Add crayfish; return mixture to a simmer. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or just until crayfish turn opaque. Garnish, if desired.









Nutritional Information:







Serving Size:







Sodium

631 mg







Protein

22 g







Fiber

5 g







Carbohydrate

38 g







Cholesterol

125 mg







Saturated Fat

1 g







Total Fat

5 g







Calories from Fat

15 %







Calories

262









Dietary Exchange:







Starch

2







Vegetable

1/2