New Orleans Shrimp Etouffeé
Friday, January 23, 2024 | 6:00PM - 8:30PM
$189.00 Per Station (Suitable for Dynamic Duos- see below for more details)
Cajun Classics: Shrimp Étouffée Night with Ann Maloney
Join Louisiana native Ann Maloney—former recipes editor at The Washington Post—for a fragrant, flavor-packed evening recreating the iconic Cajun classic: Shrimp Étouffée!
Dig into a delicious homemade Cajun meal in this immersive, hands-on class that walks you through the step-by-step process of cooking no-fuss shrimp étouffée at home. This beloved dish, now a staple in New Orleans restaurants and kitchens, began in rural Louisiana with resourceful Cajun home cooks—and you’ll learn exactly how to honor that tradition.
Menu:
• Shrimp Étouffée served over fluffy white rice
• Crispy Cornbread
• Lemon Green Beans
Étouffée—French for “smothered”—is a rich Cajun and Creole dish traditionally made with shellfish simmered in a luscious, aromatic sauce. In class, you’ll uncover how the essential “holy trinity” of Cajun cooking (onions, celery, and bell pepper) blends with spices and fresh herbs to build deep, unforgettable flavor. You’ll also master the art of making a butter roux, a foundational skill that will boost your confidence in tackling many other Cajun recipes.
To complete your feast, you’ll make a simple crispy cornbread and bright, lemony green beans. And as with all Chef Night/Date Night classes, dessert will be a FABulous Surprise!
This is an ideal Dynamic Duo class—perfect for friends, family, or a sweet date night. Feel free to BYOB; we suggest a sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, or Chablis to complement your Cajun feast!
This class is suitable for the following Dynamic Duo* types:
YES: Parent/Grandparent & Child
YES: Couples (live in the same household)
YES: Friends (you will share all equipment/ingredients for 1 recipe/batch…we let you rock, paper, scissors if the recipe doesn’t divide equally.)
*What is a Dynamic Duo? It’s basically two buddies sharing the same workstation at no extra charge. You share all equipment and ingredients for a single batch of whatever we’re making that day. (Don’t worry, we won’t stick you with some random stranger- if you want to fly solo, you’ll have the station (and all the yummy food) all to yourself!) On Chef/Date Nights you will always have enough for two and generally extra to bring home too.
We provide all ingredients, supplies, and tools required for use during each class. Best of all you get to take home whatever tasty treats you make - we provide all boxes/packaging too!
Please wear comfortable shoes (stools will be provided) and have long hair tied back. For the comfort of all our students and staff, we ask that you refrain from wearing strong perfume or cologne. You may wish to bring a cardigan or sweater as the kitchen is kept at 68F.