Classic Shrimp Touffe Recipe

This is a creole-style shrimp touffe made with tomatoes, fresh shrimp, and the "Holy trinity" Of onion, celery, and bell pepper. If you're looking to jazz up mealtimes, this is a really tasty dish to start with. Touffe is a french word means "Smothered" Or "Suffocated. " As you can see in the photo, the shrimp is smothered with a combination of chopped vegetables and tomatoes in a rich brown roux. The brown roux and the addition of tomatoes are typical of a creole touffe. Most creole and cajun seasonings are made with a generous amount of salt, so taste and add salt, if needed, just before adding the shrimp.