SHRIMP MAQUE CHOUX

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Provided by Francine Lizotte

Categories Seafood

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 Tbsp clarified butter
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 c white onions, finely chopped
1 c celery, finely diced
15 large shrimp, rinsed, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 tsp creole seasoning, divided
1 c red peppers, finely chopped
2/3 c poblano peppers, seeded, ribs removed and finely chopped (substitute green peppers)
1/3 c jalapeño peppers, seeded, ribs removed and finely chopped
2 1/2 c corn kernels, drained
2 large green onions, chopped
3 large cloves garlic, pressed
1/4 tsp ground himalayan sea salt, or to taste
1 tsp raw sugar
freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
1 tsp hot sauce of your choice
1/4 c dry white wine
1 c 35% heavy cream
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice

Steps:

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add butter with oil. When hot but not smoking, add onion and celery; sauté for 5 minutes. Meanwhile season shrimp with ½ tsp. creole seasoning; set aside.
2. Back to skillet, stir in red bell, poblano and jalapeño peppers; cook for 2-3 minutes. Add corn kernels and green onions; sauté for 2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for only 1 minute. Add remaining creole seasoning, sea salt, sugar, freshly ground black pepper, hot sauce and white wine. Cook into liquid is almost reduced.
3. Add cream and bring to a simmer. Add shrimp, stir into the mixture for 30 seconds and cook until no longer pink about 2 minutes, flipping half way thru cooking. Serve immediately.
4. To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4bZA7erXIk