Best 8 Buttery Cajun Popcorn Recipes
Indulge in the delectable flavors of buttery cajun popcorn, a culinary delight that tantalizes taste buds with its rich, savory, and slightly spicy notes. This popcorn recipe elevates the classic movie night snack to a gourmet experience, combining the creamy richness of butter with the bold, aromatic spices of cajun seasoning. Get ready to elevate your popcorn game and create a taste sensation that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
BUTTERY CAJUN POPCORN
Cheesy and spicy, this finger-lickin' snack with just a hint of lime is downright addictive! -Beth Stengel, North Hollywood, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 3 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place popcorn in a large bowl. Combine butter and lime juice; drizzle over popcorn and toss to coat. Combine Cajun seasoning and cheese; sprinkle over popcorn and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
THEATER-STYLE BUTTERED POPCORN
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Movie theaters use butter-flavored oil, which has a lower water content than butter so it makes popcorn less soggy. Real clarified butter has the same effect. To make it, melt 2 sticks butter in a glass measuring cup in the microwave. Let sit for a few minutes; the butter will separate into 3 layers. Skim off the top layer of foam, then slowly pour the clarified butter into a heatproof container; discard the bottom layer of milk solids. Use 3 tablespoons hot clarified butter for 10 cups popcorn; refrigerate the rest (it's great for sauteeing).
CAJUN-SPICED POPCORN
Popcorn is roasted with butter and a blend of spices to make an addictive snack. I make this for watching movies or even sports.
Provided by Rhiannone
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Popcorn Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the popped popcorn in a large roasting pan.
- In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, paprika, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Pour over the popcorn and stir until it is somewhat evenly coated.
- Bake for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for later.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 311.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
BUTTERY CAJUN POPCORN
Cheesy and spicy, this finger-lickin' snack with just a hint of lime is downright addictive! From Beth Stengel - North Hollywood, California and submitted to Taste of Home magazine.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Corn
Time 5m
Yield 3 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place popcorn in a large bowl.
- Combine butter and lime juice; drizzle over popcorn and toss to coat.
- Combine Cajun seasoning and cheese; sprinkle over popcorn and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.7, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 239.8, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 0.5, Protein 6.9
CAJUN POPCORN
Take a Mardi Gras celebration from start to snack in 10 minutes flat with jazzed-up popcorn.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir together salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, oregano, thyme, and cayenne pepper. In a very large bowl, drizzle butter over popcorn and toss. Add spice mixture and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g
CAJUN POPCORN
"Authentic Cajun popcorn is actually deep-fried crawfish tails seasoned with peppery spices," explains Bogalusa, Louisiana field editor Ruby Williams. "But we like this lighter, simpler version made with real popcorn. It's our favorite TV snack."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 3 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; set aside. In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium for 1 minute; add seasonings. Cook and stir over low heat for 1 minute. Place the popcorn in a large bowl; add seasoning mixture and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CAJUN POPCORN (BATTER-FRIED CRAWFISH)
Cajun popcorn is an irresistible appetizer made with deep-fried crawfish. Paul Prudhomme, the chef and owner of K-Paul's Restaurant in New Orleans, shared this recipe in 1983 with Craig Claiborne. It was featured in a menu for an economic summit held in Williamsburg, Va. Mr. Claiborne created three days of meal programming that he hoped would display the geographic and gastronomic diversity of the United States. If crawfish is not readily available where you live, look for frozen crawfish tails online.
Provided by Paul Prudhomme
Categories dinner, finger foods, appetizer, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Prepare the crawfish or shrimp and set aside.
- Blend eggs and milk; beat well.
- In a large bowl, combine the corn flour and all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, garlic, onion, peppers, thyme and bay leaves. Blend well. Gradually add the milk mixture, stirring well with a whisk. Let stand one hour at room temperature.
- Heat one inch of oil in a black iron skillet or use a deep-fat fryer. It is important that the oil be heated to a temperature as close to 370 degrees as possible. Coat the seafood with batter and drop it a few pieces at a time in the hot fat. This will be done in several batches. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown all over, about two minutes total cooking time.
- As the food is cooked, drain well of paper towels. Serve with garlic mayonnaise on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 557, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 899 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SPICY CAJUN POPCORN
If you love spicy then this is for you, the amount of cayenne may be adjust to suit heat level and the popcorn may be popped days in advance and kept in a plastic bag :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 9-10 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Set oven to 300 degrees.
- In a large bowl, mix/toss the popcorn with the melted butter.
- In another small bowl combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper and salt.
- Sprinkle the paprika mixture over the popcorn in the bowl; toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the popcorn evenly in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes.
- Best served warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.3, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 13.6, Sodium 37.2, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 1.3
Tips:
- Use high-quality popcorn kernels: Fresh, non-GMO popcorn kernels will pop better and have a better flavor.
- Heat the oil until it is shimmering: This will help the popcorn pop evenly and prevent it from burning.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: If you overcrowd the pot, the popcorn will not pop properly.
- Shake the pot frequently: This will help the popcorn pop evenly and prevent it from burning.
- Remove the popcorn from the heat as soon as it is done popping: This will prevent it from burning.
- Season the popcorn to taste: You can use a variety of seasonings to flavor your popcorn, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or chili powder.
Conclusion:
Buttery Cajun popcorn is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover popcorn kernels, and it is also a fun and festive way to celebrate Mardi Gras. With its combination of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors, this popcorn is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack, give this Buttery Cajun Popcorn a try. You won't be disappointed!
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