Cajun Potato Salad

Name: Cajun Potato Salad
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8-10
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 4 1/2 c water; 1 1/2 lb unpeeled, fresh small shrimp; 2-3 Tbsp lemon juice; 4 medium potatoes; 1 clove garlic, halved; 1/2 c celery, diced; 1/2 c green onions, chopped; 1/2 c sour cream; 1/2 c mayonnaise; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp dry mustard; 1/2 tsp ground red pepper; 1/4 tsp dried whole tarragon, crushed

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By Lynette !
@breezermom

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.

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Serves:

8-10

Prep:

35 Min

Cook:

35 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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4 1/2 c

water
1 1/2 lb

unpeeled, fresh small shrimp
2-3 Tbsp

lemon juice
4 medium

potatoes
1 clove

garlic, halved
1/2 c

celery, diced
1/2 c

green onions, chopped
1/2 c

sour cream
1/2 c

mayonnaise
1 tsp

salt
1 tsp

dry mustard
1/2 tsp

ground red pepper
1/4 tsp

dried whole tarragon, crushed

How to Make Cajun Potato Salad

Step-by-Step

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.
Cook the potatoes in boiling water to cover 20 to 30 minutes or until tender; drain. Peel and cube the potatoes. Set aside.
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.
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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