Buttered Cajun Pecans

Packed with flavor, quick and easy to make, Buttered Cajun Pecans is a delightful snack to have with your cocktail while waiting for your Thanksgving feast. Enjoy...Happy Thanksgiving!

                                                                Buttered Cajun Pecans
                                                                         adapted from
                                                                    Thanksgiving 101
                                                                         Rick Rodgers

Ingredients
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound pecan halves
1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning  (recipe follows)
2 teaspoons sugar

In a large nonstick skillet, melt the over medium heat. Add the pecans and cook, stirring often, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with the Cajun Seasoning and sugar and stir until the sugar melts, about 1 more minute. (The pecans can be prepared up to 2 days ahead of serving and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.) Serve warm or at room temperature.

Cajun Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons sweet paprika (preferably Hungarian), 1 tablespoon each dried thyme and dried basil, 1 teaspoon each garlic powder and onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon fresh milled black pepper, and 1/8 cayenne.

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