cajun potato salad
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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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
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Step 1Bring 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.
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Step 2Cook the potatoes in boiling water to cover 20 to 30 minutes or until tender; drain. Peel and cube the potatoes. Set aside.
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Step 3Rub 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.
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Step 4Combine 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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