Cajun Popcorn Recipe

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Cajun Popcorn
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Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs raw crayfish tails or 2 lbs shrimp
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup fine cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 214.91 Kcal (900 kJ)
Calories from fat 40.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.48g 7%
Cholesterol 170.17mg 57%
Sodium 366.8mg 15%
Potassium 423.3mg 9%
Total Carbs 16.4g 5%
Sugars 0.39g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.62g 6%
Protein 21.41g 43%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 3%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 69.1mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 121.31 Kcal (508 kJ)
Calories from fat 22.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.53g 7%
Cholesterol 96.06mg 57%
Sodium 207.05mg 15%
Potassium 238.95mg 9%
Total Carbs 9.26g 5%
Sugars 0.22g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.92g 6%
Protein 12.09g 43%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 3%
Iron 1.2mg 12%
Calcium 39mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.3
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

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