Looking for a comforting, flavor-packed meal that feels like a taste of Louisiana? This shrimp etouffee recipe is rich, hearty, and full of bold flavors. Made with the holy trinity of vegetables ...

A little ritual helps me settle in each time I move into a new home. I christen the kitchen with a treasured recipe. In December, my husband and I relocated from New Orleans to Washington for my new ...

Even if you’re not familiar with the name Paul Prudhomme, it’s likely you’ve enjoyed the benefits of his long and celebrated career. Prudhomme was a Louisiana-born chef who gained celebrity for his ...

Party snacks get easier when Coconut Shrimp brings 6 servings in 20 minutes with jumbo shrimp, curry powder, egg whites, ...

My first byline in The Washington Post carried the headline “Master a Cajun classic in 30 minutes with this easy shrimp étouffée.” I chose that recipe because I had complete confidence in it, and it ...

1. In a heavy cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. 2. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic. Saute until tender. 3. Add flour and stir until blended. Add tomato paste. 4.

Even if you’re not familiar with the name Paul Prudhomme, it’s likely you’ve enjoyed the benefits of his long and celebrated career. Prudhomme was a Louisiana-born chef who gained celebrity for his ...

A little ritual helps me settle in each time I move into a new home. I christen the kitchen with a treasured recipe. In December, my husband and I relocated from New Orleans to Washington for my new ...

Seafood can seem tricky when you are worried about overcooking shrimp, drying out salmon, or choosing the wrong preparation.

After Marcelle Bienvenu's recent "Crawfish Stew-Fay" recipe appeared here, B.C.R. sent a lighter version of shrimp etouffee. After seeing the movie "Julie and Julia" in the summer, he and his partner ...

As one of the popular chefs in the French Quarter, New Orleans Times-Picayune food editor Dale Curry called on Patout for opinions and recipes. He shared this one in 1995. Unlike most recipes that ...