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Paul Prudhomme's Cajun Popcorn

Source of Recipe


From "Chef Paul Prudhomme's Louisiana Kitchen"






List of Ingredients



• 2 eggs, well beaten
  
• 1-1/4 cups milk
  
• 1/2 cup corn flour *
  
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  
• 1 tsp sugar
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
  
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
  
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves
  
• 1/8 tsp dried sweet basil leaves
  
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
  
• 2 lbs. peeled crawfish tails (or small shrimp)
  
• Vegetable oil for deep-frying
  
• Sherry Wine Sauce (recipe follows)
  






Instructions



1. Combine the eggs and milk in a small bowl, blending well. In a large bowl, combine the flours, sugar and seasonings, mixing well. Add half the egg mixture and whisk until well blended, then thoroughly blend in the remaining egg mixture. Let sit 1 hour at room temperature (to let the flour expand).
   
   
2. Heat 1 inch oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 375º F. Coat the seafood with the batter and fry in batches in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes total, turning once or twice while cooking. Do not crowd. (Adjust heat to maintain oil's temperature as close to 370º as possible.)
   
   
3. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with Sherry Wine Sauce on the side.
   
   Makes 12 appetizer servings.
   
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   SHERRY WINE SAUCE
   
   1 egg yolk
   1/4 cup catsup
   3 Tbsp finely chopped green onions
   2 Tbsp dry sherry
   1 tsp Creole mustard (preferred) or brown mustard
   1/4 tsp salt
   1/4 tsp white pepper
   1/4 tsp Tabasco sauce
   1/2 cup vegetable oil
   
   Place all ingredients except the oil in a food processor or blender; process about 30 seconds. With the machine still running, add the oil in a thin, steady stream; continue processing until smooth, about 1 minute, pushing the sides down once with a rubber spatula. (Makes about 1 cup.)
   
   






Final Comments


* Corn flour is available in health food stores; otherwise, substitute all-purpose flour.