Thursday, June 9, 2011

{soups-salads-and-salad-dressings} Cajun Potato Salad Recipe

 

Cajun Potato Salad Recipe



I created this recipe myself and think you'll find it's the most unique potato salad you've ever tasted. With the addition of shrimp, it's practically hearty enough to be a main dish.



This recipe is:

Contest Winning


    8-10 Servings
    Prep: 35 min.
    Cook: 25 min.


Ingredients

    5 medium red potatoes
    6 cups water
    3 tablespoons seafood seasoning
    1 tablespoon salt
    1 pound medium uncooked shrimp
    1/4 cup chopped green onions
    1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
    1/2 cup mayonnaise
    1 teaspoon cider vinegar
    1/2 teaspoon sugar
    Additional salt to taste


Directions

    Place the potatoes in a large saucepan; add the water, seafood seasoning and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
    Add the shrimp; cover and cook for 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and potatoes are tender. Drain. Peel and dice potatoes. Peel and devein shrimp; cut into pieces.
    In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, shrimp, onions and pimientos. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar. Add to potato mixture; gently toss to coat. Season with additional salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Yield: 8-10 servings.


Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 158 calories, 9 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 71 mg cholesterol, 1,447 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 8 g protein.




Cajun Potato Salad published in Country June/July 2005, p49








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