Macque Choux and Shrimp Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 slices bacon, chopped
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, finely chopped
1 jalapeno, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
5 small okra, stemmed and thinly sliced crosswise
4 ears corn, shucked , kernels sliced off
4 scallions, thinly sliced
kosher salt , to taste
fresh ground black pepper , to taste
16 lge shrimp, peeled, tails on
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 cups steamed white rice , for serving
scallion , cut on the bias , for sprinkling over the rice

Directions:

In a 12 skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 7 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel–lined plate; set aside.
Melt 1 tablespoons butter in hot bacon fat.
Add garlic, shallots, peppers, and jalapenos and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
Increase heat to high; add okra and corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes.
Stir in scallions and remaining butter and season with salt and pepper; set aside and keep warm.
Meanwhile, heat oven to broil and place a rack 8 from broiler element.
Toss shrimp with oil in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
Transfer shrimp in a single layer to an aluminum foil–lined baking sheet and broil, turning once using tongs, until pink and cooked through, about 4 minutes.
Serve the maque choux and shrimp on top of a bed of rice; garnish with reserved bacon and a sprinkling of scallions.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	376.21 Kcal (1575 kJ)
Calories from fat	175.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.48g	30%
Cholesterol	24.51mg	8%
Sodium	115.88mg	5%
Potassium	461.96mg	10%
Total Carbs	45.28g	15%
Sugars	6.05g	24%
Dietary Fiber	5.03g	20%
Protein	7.59g	15%
Vitamin C	47.9mg	80%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	27%
Iron	13.9mg	77%
Calcium	46.2mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	141.72 Kcal (593 kJ)
Calories from fat	66.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.34g	30%
Cholesterol	9.23mg	8%
Sodium	43.65mg	5%
Potassium	174.02mg	10%
Total Carbs	17.06g	15%
Sugars	2.28g	24%
Dietary Fiber	1.89g	20%
Protein	2.86g	15%
Vitamin C	18mg	80%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	27%
Iron	5.2mg	77%
Calcium	17.4mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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