Cajun Popcorn (Batter-fried crayfish) Recipe

Name: Cajun Popcorn (Batter-fried crayfish)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds crayfish tails, peeled, or very small shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 eggs, well beaten; 1 1/4 cups milk; 1/2 cup corn flour (see note); 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon sugar; Salt to taste if desired; 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion; 1 teaspoon finely ground white pepper; ⅛ teaspoon finely ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; ⅛ teaspoon pulverized ground bay leaves; Oil for deep frying; Garlic mayonnaise

Servings: persons

2 pounds crayfish tails, peeled, or very small shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 eggs, well beaten
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup corn flour (see note)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt to taste if desired
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
1 teaspoon finely ground white pepper
⅛ teaspoon finely ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
⅛ teaspoon pulverized ground bay leaves
Oil for deep frying
Garlic mayonnaise

1
Prepare the crayfish or shrimp and set aside.
2
Blend eggs and milk; beat well.
3
In a large bowl, combine the corn flour and all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, garlic, onion, peppers, thyme and bay leaves.
4
Blend well.
5
Gradually add the milk mixture, stirring well with a whisk.
6
Let stand one hour at room temperature.
7
Heat one inch of oil in a black iron skillet or use a deep-fat fryer.
8
It is important that the oil be heated to a temperature as close to 370 degrees as possible.
9
Coat the seafood with batter and drop it a few pieces at a time in the hot fat.
10
This will be done in several batches.
11
Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown all over, about two minutes total cooking time.
12
As the food is cooked, drain well of paper towels.
13
Serve with garlic mayonnaise on the side.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds crayfish tails, peeled, or very small shrimp, peeled and deveined, 2 eggs, well beaten, 1 1/4 cups milk, 1/2 cup corn flour (see note), and more.

Yes, Cajun Popcorn (Batter-fried crayfish) falls under the Seafood 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 (Batter-fried crayfish)

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