Shrimp Etouffee
Best wine varietals
Albariño
Albariño's bright acidity complements the spicy, rich flavors of shrimp etouffee.
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's bubbles and acidity cut through the dish's heaviness and spice.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc offers crisp citrus notes that balance the dish's bold seasoning.
Riesling (Dry)
Dry Riesling's acidity and minerality enhance the shrimp and spicy roux flavors.
Best cocktails with this
Punch bowl or large serving pitcher • Easy • 10 min
acid,bubbles,herbal — bright lime and soda cut richness and refresh palate
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid, salt — bright citrus cuts fat and complements spicy Cajun heat
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
acid,herbal,bubbles — mint and lime lift spice and fatty roux very well
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
acid, bubbles — clean tequila + lime and soda refreshes and balances fat
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid,bubbles — tequila + citrus provide zesty counterpoint to spicy, savory shrimp
Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min
bubbles, spice, acid — ginger heat and lime lift rich, roux‑based sauce
Cocktail glass • Easy • 5 min
acid,sweet — crisp citrus and cranberry acidity balance richness and spice
Cocktail Glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, sweet — sharp lemon acidity and sweetness cleanses buttery richness
Highball • Easy • 5 min
bubbles, herbal, acid — floral elderflower, lemon and soda brighten and refresh
Punch bowl or large pitcher • Easy • 15 min
sweet,acid — tropical rum and citrus complement shrimp while adding sweetness to tame heat
Martini glass • Easy • 5 min
herbal, acid — cooling cucumber freshness soothes spice and trims richness
Punch bowl or large pitcher • Easy • 10 min
acid,sweet,bubbles — light rum, cranberry and lime bring brightness and moderate sweetness