Buttery Cajun Popcorn Recipes

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.

THEATER-STYLE BUTTERED POPCORN

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

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.

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 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

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.

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.

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.