Ecrevisse (Noun)
Meaning 1
Small crayfish of Europe and Asia and western North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 2
Tiny lobster-like crustaceans usually boiled briefly.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- In the rural parts of Louisiana, people often catch ecrevisse in the bayous and cook them for dinner.
- Ecrevisse are usually seasoned with Cajun spices and boiled in large quantities for festivals and parties.
- At the seafood market, you can find live ecrevisse packed in bags with ice to keep them fresh.
- Some restaurants specialize in ecrevisse, serving them steamed with butter and lemon.
- In the French-inspired cuisine of New Orleans, ecrevisse are a key ingredient in traditional dishes like etouffee.