Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (3/4 cup)
  • Calories:
  • 158
  • Fat:
  • 9 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 1 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 71 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 1447 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 10 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 8 g
Contest Winning Recipe

Cajun Potato Salad

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.

SERVINGS

8-10

CATEGORY

Salads

METHOD

Chill

PREP

35 min.

COOK

25 min.

TOTAL

60 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.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 25, 2008

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