Cajun Popcorn Recipe

Name: Cajun Popcorn
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 lbs raw crayfish tails or 2 lbs shrimp; 2 eggs; 1 cup dry white wine; ½ cup fine cornmeal; ½ cup flour; 2 teaspoons fresh chives; 1 clove minced garlic; ½ teaspoon thyme; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon pepper; oil (for deep frying)

Servings: persons

2 lbs raw crayfish tails or 2 lbs shrimp
2 eggs
1 cup dry white wine
½ cup fine cornmeal
½ cup flour
2 teaspoons fresh chives
1 clove minced garlic
½ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon pepper
oil (for deep frying)

1
Rinse the crawfish tails or shrimp in cold water, drain well ans set aside.
2
Whisk together the eggs and wine in a small bowl, set aside.
3
Combine the cornmeal, flour,chives,garlic, thyme,salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.
4
Gradually whisk in the egg mixture, blending well.
5
Cover the batter and let stand at room temperature for about one hour.
6
Heat 2-3 inches oil in large frying pan to 375 degrees.
7
Dip the seafood into the batter and fry in small batches 2-3 minutes, turning until golden brown.
8
Drain on paper towels.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs raw crayfish tails or 2 lbs shrimp, 2 eggs, 1 cup dry white wine, ½ cup fine cornmeal, and more.

Yes, Cajun Popcorn falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Popcorn

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