Cajun Cashews Recipes

ROASTED CAJUN NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Line a baking pan with parchment.
• Mix the sugar, Cajun seasoning and cayenne together in a small bowl. If your Cajun seasoning does not contain salt, add 3/4 teaspoon salt.
• Mix the warm bacon fat or butter with the garlic in a large bowl. Add the almonds, cashews, pecans and peanuts and toss to coat well.
• In another large bowl, whisk the egg white vigorously until foamy. Add the nuts to the egg white and toss to coat. Add the seasoning mix and toss to coat.
• Spread the nuts on the prepared baking pan in a single layer. Bake, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes, until glossy and lightly toasted, about 1 hour. Cool completely; the nuts will crisp as they cool.

SPICY CASHEWS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute cashews in butter and oil for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Spread on a paper towel-lined baking sheet; let stand for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt, chili powder and pepper flakes; toss to coat. Store in an airtight container.

CAJUN CASHEWS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Line a jelly roll pan with a sheet of aluminum foi and set aside. May also use a Silpat mat.
• Place the butter, vinegar, Tabasco sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic salt annd salt in a medium-size heavy saucepan over medium heat and stir until the butter is melted and the seasonings are well incorporated.
• Add the cashews and toss until they are well coated with the mixture.
• Pour nuts onto the prepared and spread so they form a single layer.
• Bake until the nuts are dark golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
• When nuts are done, remove them from the oven and cool 5 minutes. Scrape the nuts and any dry seasonings from the bottom of the pan into a mixing bowl. Toss well.