I printed out this recipe. It reminds me of Shrimp Jambalaya. Apparently the difference is that Etouffee is served over a bed of rice and Jambalaya has rice incorporated into the dish. I have never eaten much Cajun food. Several years ago I went to a Cajun restaurant and tried several of their dishes. I tried frog legs for the first time. Yuck! And I tried Shrimp Jambalaya which was pretty good. Comparing it to Jambalaya, I think I would probably like Etouffee more because I like the idea of it being served over a bed of rice. Also, I think I would prefer the changes that you made to the original recipe.