Cajun Popcorn Food

CAJUN-SPICED POPCORN

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.

CAJUN POPCORN

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.

CAJUN POPCORN WITH GARLIC MAYONNAISE

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.

CAJUN POPCORN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Rinse shrimp in cold water.
• Drain well and set aside in a cool place until needed.
• Using a fork, whisk together the eggs and dry white wine in a small bowl, then set aside in a cool place.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, chives, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
• Gradually whisk in the egg mixture, blending well.
• Cover the batter and then let stand for about 1 hour at room temperature.
• Heat 2 to 3 inches of oil in a large frying pan or deep-fryer to 375 degrees.
• Dip the shrimp into the batter and fry in small batches for 2 to 3 minutes, turning to color evenly until golden brown.
• Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• Serve hot with your favorite dip.

CAJUN POPCORN SPICE

Steps:

• Chef's Note: The amount of cayenne is a matter of taste but also the heat level of your paprika. If you are in the slightest bit timid, start with 1/2 teaspoon, blend and add more if desired.
• Mix all spices together in spice grinder or mini processor. Pulse quickly to mix spices and to break up the leaves of the herbs.
• Sprinkle on popcorn to taste. Hot stuff!

CAJUN POPCORN (BATTER-FRIED CRAWFISH)

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.

BUTTERY CAJUN POPCORN

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.

CAJUN-SPICED POPCORN

Steps:

• In small bowl, place 1 quart hot popped corn; set aside.
• In large bowl, pour butter over remaining popcorn.
• Combine remaining ingredients. Sprinkle over buttered popped corn, tossing gently to coat.
• Spread on 15x10-inch baking; sheet and bake at 300°F for 3 minutes, or until desired crispness.
• Mix in reserved popcorn. Serve immediately or store in airtight container.

SPICY CAJUN POPCORN

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.