Maque Choux with Cajun Shrimp
Ingredients
- 3 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 8 ears)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1.5 tsp Creole seasoning
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp blackening seasoning
- 1 lbs peeled and deveined large fresh shrimp (tails left on)
- Garnish: sliced green onions, fresh basil