How to Make a Roux for Crawfish Etouffee

Turn off your phone to avoid distractions while cooking.

In a pan, heat equal parts of vegetable oil and butter until almost at the smoking point.

Add a piece of butter to the hot oil and mix it around for flavor.

Wait until you see a little whisp of smoke coming off the oil before adding flour.

Add equal amounts of flour to the pan.

Whisk the mixture continuously to create a blond roux, aiming for a light color.

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