Kicked Up Corn Maque Choux (Emeril)

By angelahon

Kicked Up Corn Maque Choux

Ingredients

• Emeril's Creole Seasoning (Essence):
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cups corn (about 6 ears)
• 1 cup chopped yellow onions
• 1/2 cup chopped red or green bell peppers
• 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
• 2 teaspoons Emeril's Original Essence, recipe follows
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Preparation

Step 1

Melt the butter in a large skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the corn, onions, bell peppers, jalapeno, Essence, and salt, and cook, stirring, until soft, for 10 minutes. Add the cream and cook for 2 minutes.

Remove from the heat and serve hot.


Emeril's Creole Seasoning (Essence):
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.

Yield: about 2/3 cup