4 Etouffee recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026

4 Etouffee Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Your choice of plump shrimp or juicy crawfish tails served in a perfect dark roux accompanied by dirty rice.

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Ingredients

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For the Etouffee

Method

For the Etouffee

  1. 1

    Make the Roux

    In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the flour, stirring constantly until the mixture turns a dark brown color, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the Vegetables

    Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery (the 'holy trinity') to the roux. Cook for about 5 minutes until they are softened.

  3. 3

    Season the Mixture

    Stir in the garlic, cayenne pepper, paprika, thyme, and bay leaves. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add Stock and Protein

    Slowly add the chicken or seafood stock, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer. Add the shrimp or crawfish tails and cook for 10 minutes until the seafood is cooked through.

  5. 5

    Season to Taste

    Adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove bay leaves before serving.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve the etouffee over dirty rice and garnish with chopped green onions.

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