Cajun Shrimp and Crabmeat Étouffée, a Taste of NOLA! Recipe

Bring a taste of The Big to your dinner table with delicious spicy French for “smothered,” étouffee (ay-too-fay) is one of the dishes of Southern Louisiana cuisine.  It's a classic New Orleans dish that sounds fancy, and one that you should try if you “Smothered” food in the South refers to food that’s in a robust gravy and that can and should be served “smothering” a mound rice.  It is always The recipe begins with sautéing the holy trinity of vegetables ~ chopped onions, celery and bell pepper, bringing out the traditional flavors of Cajun/Creole-style Speaking of Cajun/Creole cuisines ~ here are some distinct differences:  Cajun cuisine is country food, using oil and flour for…