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

Angela Hennessey
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This popcorn is delicious! The Cajun seasoning is perfect and the garlic mayonnaise is the perfect dipping sauce. I'll definitely be making this again.


Osman Karic
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I love this popcorn! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Kahchol Shamayim
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. The popcorn is crispy and flavorful, and the garlic mayonnaise is a great way to cool it down. I highly recommend this recipe.


Peter Terrence Mashinini
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This is the best popcorn I've ever had! The Cajun seasoning is amazing and the garlic mayonnaise is the perfect dipping sauce. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


akhi
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I made this popcorn for my kids and they loved it! It's a great snack for a party or a movie night. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Aman pirzada
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This popcorn is addictive! I can't stop eating it. The Cajun seasoning is perfect and the garlic mayonnaise is the perfect dipping sauce. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jermaine Wilson
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The Cajun popcorn was delicious and the garlic mayonnaise was a perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.


Amy Martínez aguilar
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This recipe is amazing! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. The Cajun seasoning gives the popcorn a delicious kick, and the garlic mayonnaise is a great way to cool it down. I highly recommend this recipe.


Rifat Mahmud Rft
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I made this popcorn for a movie night with my friends and it was a huge success! The popcorn was crispy and flavorful, and the garlic mayonnaise was the perfect dipping sauce. We all had a great time.


Naseem Sahik
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This Cajun popcorn was a hit at my party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved the flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


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