Zatarain\’s Etouffee Base Mix is your secret to etouffee dishes – made easy! Bring the flavor and soul of New Orleans to your kitchen with this bold mix of zesty spices, flour and vegetables. That\’s all it takes to enjoy the flavor and soul of The Big Easy! Just add 1 pound of shrimp, crab meat or crawfish, 2 tbsp. tomato paste and rice to the zesty mix of garlic, chili pepper and red pepper, heat and serve a tasty homemade New Orleans meal in no time. Prep takes just 15 minutes: mix 2- cups water, Etouffee Base, 2 tbsp. tomato paste and 2 tbsp. butter or margarine in 2- quart microwavable bowl until blended or lumps are dissolved. *Except those naturally occurring glutamates.