Cheesy Shrimp Scampi Beignets with Corn Maque Choux and Basil Remoulade

Ingredients

• One 12-ounce box frozen shrimp scampi, such as SeaPak™ Shrimp Scampi
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 6 ounces)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 medium red, orange, yellow or green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
• 2 cups corn kernels (from about 3 ears of corn)
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• Juice and finely grated zest of 1 lemon
• Vegetable oil, for frying and greasing the tablespoon

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