CAJUN POPCORN WITH GARLIC MAYONNAISE

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Made popular by chef Paul Prudhomme back in the 80s. Key to success-fry the crawfish as crispy as possible; the temperature of the oil should never drop below 350°. Must serve immediately or the popcorn becomes soggy.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Cajun

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup mayonnaise
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
Tabasco sauce, to taste
2 large eggs, beaten
1 1/4 cups milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/8 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
vegetable oil, for frying
2 lbs crawfish tails (or small shrimp, peeled and deveined)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, garlic, and Tabasco; stir until blended; set aside, covered in the refrigerator.
  • In another small bowl, combine the eggs and milk; whisk until well blended.
  • In a big bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, two peppers, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and basil; stir to mix.
  • Gradually whisk in the egg mixture until well blended; let the batter stand for 1 hour.
  • In a large, heavy skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 inch of oil to about 370° (but not below 350°) on a deep-fat thermometer.
  • In batches, coat the crawfish with the batter, fry in hot oil, stirring, about 2 minutes or until golden and crisp, and drain on paper towels.
  • Serve the popcorn hot with the garlic mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.9, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 249.5, Sodium 808.9, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3.5, Protein 28.9

Nolberto Alambar
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've used different types of popcorn and seasonings and it always turns out great.


Winston Pellis
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover popcorn.


Devanand Sah
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I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise but I loved the garlic mayonnaise in this recipe. It's the perfect complement to the Cajun popcorn.


Mwanje Margie
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This popcorn is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. I can't get enough of it.


vincenzo
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I love that this recipe uses garlic mayonnaise instead of butter. It's so much healthier.


shawn thomason
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I've tried many Cajun popcorn recipes but this one is by far the best.


Black Boy-2
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This popcorn is the perfect party snack. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Star Diamond
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I'm always looking for new ways to spice up my popcorn and this recipe definitely delivered. The Cajun seasoning is perfect.


Alex Ajayi
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I made this popcorn for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Justin Fox
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This recipe is a winner! I've already shared it with all my friends.


Esmeralda Rubio
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I'm not a big fan of popcorn but this recipe made me a convert. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Nathanael Mudoh
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I was looking for a new popcorn recipe and this one definitely hit the spot. The garlic mayonnaise is a game-changer.


Chuol Nguok kueth
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This popcorn is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.


Darcy Jackson
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. I love that I can adjust the spiciness by adding more or less Cajun seasoning.


Abdishakor Salpo
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The Cajun seasoning gave the popcorn a nice kick. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Cajun food.


Mirza Hamza
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I love how quick and easy this recipe is. It's perfect for a snack or a party.


Hiya
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I followed the recipe exactly and the popcorn turned out great. It was so easy to make and everyone enjoyed it.


Paige Sluder
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This Cajun Popcorn with Garlic Mayonnaise recipe was an absolute hit! The popcorn was crispy and flavorful, and the garlic mayonnaise was the perfect complement. My family loved it.


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