Crawfish Etouffee
Best wine varietals
Albariño
Albariño's bright acidity complements the rich, spicy flavors of Crawfish Etouffee.
Riesling
Riesling's slight sweetness balances the dish's heat and enhances seafood notes.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc offers crisp citrus and herbaceous qualities that match the spices.
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's bubbles and acidity cut through the creamy, buttery texture.
Best cocktails with this
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid, heat — bright lime acidity and tequila cut rich, spicy roux
Highball glass • Medium • 10 min
savory, heat — tomato/clam umami and spice echo Cajun flavors
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid, heat — bright lime and tequila cut richness and complement spice
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
smoke, acid, sweet — mezcal smoky backbone plays with Cajun spice; honey tames heat
Cocktail Glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, sweet — lemon brightness and sugar offsets buttery richness
Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min
acid, heat, spice — ginger bite and lime refresh fatty, spicy etouffee
Punch bowl • Easy • 10 min
acid, bubbles — citrus lift and effervescence cleanse fatty mouthfeel
Collins glass • Medium • 5 min
acid, bubbles, herbal — gin and soda lift the dish and lemon slices fat
Champagne flute • Medium • 5 min
bubbles, acid, sweet — Champagne effervescence and lemon brighten and cleanse palate
Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles, bitter, sweet, herbal — Aperol's bitterness and sparkle cut richness and add complexity
Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min
herbal, heat — ginger and herbal Jäger add zesty spice and complexity