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Best Crawfish Étouffée in Lafayette, Louisiana
The best crawfish étouffée in Acadiana
Étouffée — French for 'smothered' — is crawfish tails cooked in a blond roux with the trinity, served over rice. A springtime Lafayette staple that every cook swears their grandma made best.
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About crawfish étouffée in Acadiana
When is étouffée season in Lafayette?
Crawfish étouffée is best during crawfish season (January through June), when fresh tails are at their sweetest and cheapest.
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