Cajun Shrimp Maque Choux is a traditional Southern Louisiana soup filled with corn and shrimp. It’s the perfect recipe to serve on cool fall days.
Maque Choux reminds me of my childhood and all the times my grandmother had me gather up vegetables from her garden.
So that she could cook this traditional South Louisiana dish, which was said to have been passed down from the Native Americans to the Cajuns.
There are many different versions of this recipe. I make a Cajun Shrimp Maque Choux where my grandmother made a Corn Maque Choux using mostly vegetables.
Maque Choux pronounced Mock Shoe is mostly made using corn and other vegetables found in gardens growing throughout South Louisiana.
I prefer to add shrimp and crawfish to my Maque Choux recipe.
A lot of people serve their Corn Maque Choux as a side dish I serve my Cajun Shrimp Maque Choux as the main course.
I make my dish more like a soup or stew that I serve with a heaping spoon of rice.
My husband prefers to eat his Maque Choux with french bread so he can soak up all the delicious spices that I use in my recipe.
If you don’t have fresh corn growing in your backyard, don’t worry you could always use frozen corn instead.
I hope you get a chance to try this delicious recipe that’s full of bold flavors.
You may want to serve my popular shrimp balls or crawfish balls as appetizers with the Cajun Shrimp Maque Choux.
I actually should have titled my recipe ” Shrimp and Crawfish Maque Choux! Have you ever made Maque Choux before? You might like my other seafood recipes too.
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Cajun Shrimp Maque Choux
Ingredients
- 2lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined or half crawfish and half shrimp (total 2 lbs.)
- I used 1lb. fresh shrimp and 1lb. thawed crawfish tails
- 6 cups fresh yellow or white corn (8 ears of corn)
- substitute 1 lb frozen corn if fresh corn isn't available
- 1/3 cup olive oil or bacon grease ( I used olive oil)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Louisiana liquid crawfish boil
- Louisiana Cajun seasoning to your liking (I use this instead of salt & pepper)
- 1 large chopped onion
- 1 large bell pepper chopped
- 3 large creole tomatoes diced
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter
- 1 clove minced garlic
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Remove the kernels from the cob and set aside. If you don't have fresh corn you can use frozen corn. In a large saucepan heat the oil over medium heat. Saute the onions, garlic, and bell peppers about 4 minutes.
- Once the onions, garlic, and bell peppers are softened remove them to a bowl and set aside. Pour the corn into the large saucepan, add the butter, heavy cream, and liquid crab boil.
- Cook on medium heat stirring the ingredients until thoroughly mixed together. Cook for 12 minutes.
- Add the shrimp, onions, garlic, bell peppers, and the tomatoes. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and opaque about 5 minutes. Stir frequently.
- Next, once the shrimp are cooked add the crawfish tails. Season the food to your liking with the Cajun seasoning. Cover the saucepan with a lid and continue to cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Serve in bowls while hot with rice or french bread. Garnish with parsley. This dish can be served year round.
If you would like to learn a few Cajun Slang words check them out on this page.
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Meredith Bentley says
I found this recipe and would love to try it but am curious as to where the liquid comes from. The only liquid you have listed in the recipe is 1 cup of cream and some olive oil. Where’s the broth for the soup?
Kim Seghers says
Hi Meredith, this recipe is not for a traditional bowl of soup where you get a lot of liquid. The liquid you see in the bowl was made when all the food cooked together from the shrimp and crawfish. I hope this answers your question. It’s a really good recipe but, it’s not suppose to have a lot of liquid like a bowl of chicken noodle does. I hope you try the recipe. Kim
Carroll says
My husband makes the most! Not only does he put shrimp but also sausage!!
Kim Seghers says
That sounds amazing Carroll! I ‘ll have to try adding sausage next time! Have a lovely week, Kim
Lisla says
I’ll try to make it this weekend! Thank you for sharing!
Orana Velarde says
I’ve never had that before but it looks really good! In all truth I haven’t had a chance to taste much cajun food at all. I think I would eat it with rice cause rice soaks up juices really nice. Thanks for the recipe!
Geri Sandoval says
Wow!!! I’m so excited I found this post! I’m going to make this, this weekend my family going to love you
Christina G. says
This looks delicious and very heart. Thanks for posting!
Kim Seghers says
Your welcome and thank you Christina! Its very good. I hope you get a chance to try it! Kim
Katt Lewis says
This is definitely on my shopping list this week. So happy I found this recipe. Not sure I will find Creole tomatoes, but will look.
Yanique says
This looks delicious. I’m in the mood for soup and wish I was close enough to stop by your house and get fed!
Kim Seghers says
I would love to have you over for dinner if we lived closer to each other. The soup is delicious and easy to make!! Have a great week, Kim
Kim Seghers says
Thank you Jen! I hope you get a chance to cook this recipe for your family. I would love to know how your family likes the recipe.
Thank you for pinning. Have a great week, Kim
Ron says
I make a dish like this and always awesome….I put a little crab meat in it also
Kim Seghers says
Hi Ron, I never thought about adding crab meat to the recipe. I bet it does taste great!! Have a lovely week, Kim
GiGi Eats says
I haven’t had shrimp in a long while! I must change this!
Kim Seghers says
You should try this recipe Gi Gi ! I would love to know how you like it! Have a lovely week, Kim
agatha says
I have not heard of Macque Choux before but it sounds perfect for a summer lunch especially with the corn and shrimp.
Kim Seghers says
Hi Agy! You should make it. It ‘s very easy to make you could substitute the Cajun seasonings with salt, pepper, and whatever season you like. Enjoy your Thursday! Kim
Jenny says
This looks delicious! I’ve been looking for some new shrimp recipes!
Kim Seghers says
Thank you Jenny! I hope you get a chance to try it. This recipe is delicious. Enjoy the rest of the week, Kim
Allison (Fun Family Vacations) says
Your dishes always look so amazing!
Kim Seghers says
Thank you Allison, you’re a sweetheart!! Enjoy the rest of the week, Kim
Emily Burmeiste says
Yum! This look really good. I have not made this before and I am always looking for new ideas for meals. Thanks!
Kim Seghers says
Thank you Emily! It really tastes delicious and easy to make. You should try it. Enjoy the rest of your week, Kim