Cajun Popcorn With Garlic Mayonnaise - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
Tabasco sauce, to taste
2 large eggs, beaten
1 1/4 cups milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/8 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
vegetable oil, for frying
2 lbs crawfish tails (or small shrimp, peeled and deveined)

Preparation

In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, garlic, and Tabasco; stir until blended; set aside, covered in the refrigerator.
In another small bowl, combine the eggs and milk; whisk until well blended.
In a big bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, two peppers, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and basil; stir to mix.
Gradually whisk in the egg mixture until well blended; let the batter stand for 1 hour.
In a large, heavy skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 inch of oil to about 370\u00b0 (but not below 350\u00b0) on a deep-fat thermometer.
In batches, coat the crawfish with the batter, fry in hot oil, stirring, about 2 minutes or until golden and crisp, and drain on paper towels.
Serve the popcorn hot with the garlic mayonnaise.