"Étouffée is French for "smothered," so don't scrimp when pouring this thick Cajun stew over rice...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon paprika
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1 cup (4 oz.) all-purpose flour
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1 poblano chile, seeds removed, diced
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3 celery stalks, diced
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1 medium-size yellow onion, diced
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3 garlic cloves, chopped
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1 jalapeno chile, seeds removed (if desired), diced
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2 cups seafood stock
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2 pounds frozen peeled craw fish tails, thawed and rinsed
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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8 cups cooked white long-grain rice
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1/2 cup sliced scallions, white and light green parts only
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2 teaspoons hot sauce, plus more for serving