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Cajun Popcorn
Author/Submitted by:
The Joy of Cooking Calendar
Servings: 15
Categories:
Appetizers
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Haven't Tried
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Seafood
Ingredients: 1
cup
all-purpose flour 1
teaspoon
sugar 1
teaspoon
salt 1/2
teaspoon
onion powder 1/2
teaspoon
garlic powder 1/2
teaspoon
ground white pepper 1/2
teaspoon
ground black pepper 1/2
teaspoon
ground red pepper 1/2
teaspoon
dried thyme 1 1/2
cups
milk 2
large
eggs,
lightly beaten
2
cups
vegetable oil 2
pounds
shrimp,
baby gulf or crayfish, shelled
2
cups
dry bread crumbs,
or cornmeal
Directions:
1.
Stir together in a medium bowl flour, sugar, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, white pepper, black pepper, red pepper, and thyme.
2.
Make a well in the center, Gradually pour into the well, whisking constantly, milk and eggs.
3.
Let stand for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil to 365F in a deep fryer or deep, heavy pot.
4.
Stir the shrimp into the batter. Remove with slotted spoon and lightly toss with breadcrumbs (or cornmeal).
5.
Immediately add to the hot oil in batches and fry until crisp and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Serve immediately.
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