00743 11 40 C 11 55. 007431 69 40 69 C 47. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. My easy to make Crawfish etouffee Etouffee is perfect for that special date night or to make any night a special occasion!
One of my favorite dishes from the Big Easy is Shrimp Etouffee. This easy to make dish would make a delicious date night dinner or would turn any night into a special occasion. Etouffee uses a technique known as smothering, which is a popular method of cooking in the Cajun areas of southwest Louisiana and the coastal counties of Mississippi. What is in an Etoufee Sauce? Etouffee is a type of stew if you want to get technical.
Cajun etouffee does not contain tomatoes. The addition of tomato is the Creole way of preparing etouffee. Many people confuse Étouffée with Jambalaya and that’s a completely different type of recipe. Even my Tex-Mex Jambalaya doesn’t come close to resembling my Shrimp Étouffée. You’ll also find recipes for Chicken Etouffee some with sausage and combinations of all the ingredients. So adjust the recipe with the ingredients you like and let the good times roll! Recipe FAQ’s What is etouffee sauce made of?
