Etouffee is derived from the French verb ‘etouffer’ meaning to smother, stew, braise. Louisiana etouffees are typically made with the plentiful seafood found in Louisiana such as crabs, crawfish, and shrimp.  Enjoy Mam Papaul's Etouffee Sauce poured over some white rice for a wonderful Creole meal.  Just add your favorite Cajun meats or seafood to Mam Papaul's Gumbo Mix for an authentic Louisiana favorite.  Mam Papaul’s passion was cooking good food for her family and friends.  She was, in reality, Mrs. Leopold Faucheaux ...but in typical Louisiana fashion, her name was shortened to "Mam Papaul".  Mam Papaul’s is operated out of Hahnville,LA.