Perfect Popcorn

Perfect Popcorn is an essential part of the weekend in our house. With the cost of living going up, home made popcorn and movie night is a time for my family to relax. This simple snack recipe takes 10 minutes to make and more than enough for 4 people. We like a sprinkle of salt and paprika but cayenne, curry powder, Italian seasoning or taco seasoning work really well.

Perfect Popcorn

Movie with family and friends must have popcorn, it's traditional.

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Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Spice, Vegetables

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 Portions

Calories: 193kcal

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Ingredients

 

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• 80 g popcorn kernels
• 45 ml extra virgin olive oil
• 15 g unsalted butter
• smoked paprika to taste
• salt to taste

Instructions

• Place a good solid large saucepan over a medium high heat and add the olive oil. (The pan must have a lid).
  45 ml extra virgin olive oil
• When the oil is hot, add a few kernels into the pan and wait for them to pop. This is a good way of knowing when the oil is at the right temperature.
• Add the remaining kernels trying to keep them as level as possible.
  80 g popcorn kernels
• Place the lid on the pan and take off the heat. Wait for 30 seconds then return to the heat.
• The kernels should all start to pop and when they do, shake the pan well to make sure that nothing sticks.
• When the popping slows down and there is a few seconds peace before the next pop, turn off the heat.
• Tip the popcorn into a large/wide serving dish.
• Add the butter to the hot popcorn saucepan and allow to melt and if possible, start to turn light brown. Light brown butter has a far more intense flavour.
  15 g unsalted butter
• Immediately pour the melted butter over the popcorn and toss to spread it around.
• Sprinkle paprika and a little salt over the popcorn and again toss.
  smoked paprika, salt
• Serve immediately with a good movie.

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg