Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

etouffee

noun

eht-oo-FAY

Definition

A dish of spicy meat or seafood served over rice.

Examples

She tasted the shrimp étouffée and was immediately transported to New Orleans.
The chef prepared a classic crawfish étouffée for the dinner special.
At the festival, there were numerous food stalls offering different variations of étouffée.

Meaning

Étouffée is a flavorful dish that is typically made by smothering seafood or meat in a rich sauce, often featuring a roux, and served over a bed of rice.