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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.

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If you look up Etouffee in the dictionary you’ll find the literal translation to be smothered.

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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.

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Étouffée is typically made with shellfish, Crayfish being the original star of the dish.

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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!

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