Cajun Popcorn

By á-708

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/4 cups (310 ml) milk
• 1 cup (250 ml) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp (5 ml) each sugar, salt, freshly ground pepper,
• onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried thyme
• 2 lbs (900 g) peeled crawfish tails or small shrimp
• Vegetable oil for deep frying

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the eggs and milk in a small bowl. Combine the flour and seasonings in a large bowl and stir in the egg mixture. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour. Heat vegetable oil at a depth of 1 inch (2.5 cm) in a skillet over high heat until it reaches 350F (180C). Coat the crawfish in the batter a few at a time and fry in small batches until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes total, turning once or twice. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately. Serves 8 to 12 as an appetizer.