Maque Choux Recipe | Authentic Cajun Corn Dish

Ingredients

• 4 ears fresh corn, kernels cut off (about 3 cups)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 small green bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 celery stalks, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon Louisiana hot sauce (optional, for extra heat)