The basis of crawfish etouffee, like many Louisiana soups and dishes, is a roux. A roux is essentially a mixture of flour and oil (or sometimes butter) that is used to make a gravy or sauce. While some crawfish etouffee recipes call for a darker, almost brownish gravy, many traditional eateries in and around New Orleans use a gravy that is more reddish in color. The ingredients in a red roux for crawfish etouffee are simple, but making a roux is, perhaps, more art than science. If it doesn't come out quite right the first time, give it another go.
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Crawfish etouffee is a very popular dish in the south. It is a delicious and easy dish to make. Many people use the leftover crawfish tails from a crawfish boil to make crawfish etouffee. You can peel and freeze the tails until you are ready to make the crawfish etouffee.