Cajun Popcorn

Name: Cajun Popcorn
Ingredients: 2 lbs raw crayfish tails or 2 lbs shrimp; 2 eggs; 1 cup dry white wine; 12 cup fine cornmeal; 12 cup flour; 2 teaspoons fresh chives; 1 clove minced garlic; 12 teaspoon thyme; 14 teaspoon salt; 14 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 14 teaspoon pepper; oil (for deep frying)

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.