cajun potato salad

10 Pinches
Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Jan 30, 2016

My son loves this potato salad....I also do a shrimp coleslaw he loves. Best made early in the day or the day before because it requires at least 8 hours of chilling time. Chilling time is not included in the prep time.

prep time 35 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 pounds unpeeled, fresh small shrimp
  • 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 medium potatoes
  • 1 clove garlic, halved
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried whole tarragon, crushed

How To Make cajun potato salad

  • Step 1
    Bring water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well; rinse with cold water. Chill. Once cool, peel and devein shrimp. Place the shrimp in a bowl; add the lemon juice and toss gently. Cover and chill.
  • Step 2
    Cook the potatoes in boiling water to cover 20 to 30 minutes or until tender; drain. Peel and cube the potatoes. Set aside.
  • Step 3
    Rub the cut side of the garlic on the inside of a large salad bowl; discard garlic. Combine the chilled shrimp, potato, celery, and green onions in the prepared salad bowl; toss gently to combine.
  • Step 4
    Combine the sour cream and remaining ingredients in a small bowl; stir well. Add the sour cream mixture to the potato mixture, tossing gently to coat evenly. Cover and chill at least 8 hours.

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Category: Potato Salads
Keyword: #shrimp
Keyword: #make-ahead
Culture: Southern
Ingredient: Potatoes
Method: Stove Top

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