Maque Choux (cajun Corn Sautee)

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 12 ears fresh corn
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeno, diced (be careful when cutting to protect your eyes, wash your hands after handling)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup water
• salt
• cayenne

Recipe

• 1 cut the corn from the cob. scrape the cobs with the blunt edge of the knife to remove the "milk." set aside.
• 2 heat the butter in a large, heavy pot over medium heat. add onions and bell pepper. cook, stirring, until golden and soft, about 10 minutes.
• 3 add corn, tomatoes, and water. cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
• 4 add salt, jalapeno, and cayenne and cook until corn is very tender, 20-30 minutes more.