Étouffée is a hearty Louisiana dish made by smothering crawfish, shrimp, or crab in a roux-based sauce with onions, celery, and bell peppers (the "Holy Trinity" of Cajun cooking), then simmering with stock, spices, and often tomatoes (in Creole versions). It’s served hot over a bed of white rice.

The name comes from the French word étouffer, meaning “to smother.” Originally popularized in Acadiana (Cajun Louisiana), étouffée is now a staple across New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, appearing in both home kitchens and upscale restaurants.

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