Cajun Popcorn Recipe

Cajun Popcorn

This recipe is provided by FoodRight.

Serves: 9Cook: 10 minutesTotal: 10 minutesDifficulty: Easy

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Serves: 9

Ingredients

  • 1⁄2 cup popcorn kernels
  • 1⁄2 tsp. fine salt
  • 3 tbsp. canola or vegetable oil
  • 3 tbsp. butter
  • 1⁄2 a lemon, zested & juiced
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1⁄2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1⁄2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1⁄4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Directions

  • Add the popcorn, salt, and oil to a 4-quart or larger pot. Cover with a not-too-tight lid so steam can escape.
  • Place the pan over a high flame.
  • When the corn begins to pop, move it back and forth. Continue shaking the pot until the popcorn almost stops popping.
  • Turn off the heat, stir in any salt that has accumulated on the side, and transfer to a bowl.
  • Add 3 Tablespoons of butter to the hot pot and melt. Drizzle over popcorn.
  • Zest then juice lemon.
  • Combine seasonings.
  • Drizzle lemon juice over popcorn.
  • Sprinkle seasonings and zest over popcorn.
  • Toss to mix.

Serves: 9

Ingredients

  • 1⁄2 cup popcorn kernels
  • 1⁄2 tsp. fine salt
  • 3 tbsp. canola or vegetable oil
  • 3 tbsp. butter
  • 1⁄2 a lemon, zested & juiced
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1⁄2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1⁄2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1⁄4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Directions

  • Add the popcorn, salt, and oil to a 4-quart or larger pot. Cover with a not-too-tight lid so steam can escape.
  • Place the pan over a high flame.
  • When the corn begins to pop, move it back and forth. Continue shaking the pot until the popcorn almost stops popping.
  • Turn off the heat, stir in any salt that has accumulated on the side, and transfer to a bowl.
  • Add 3 Tablespoons of butter to the hot pot and melt. Drizzle over popcorn.
  • Zest then juice lemon.
  • Combine seasonings.
  • Drizzle lemon juice over popcorn.
  • Sprinkle seasonings and zest over popcorn.
  • Toss to mix.