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Cajun Potato Salad Recipe

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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.

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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 or Dutch oven; 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 the potatoes. Peel and devein the 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 the potato mixture and 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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