Best Cajun Potato Prawnshrimp And Avocado Salad Recipes

CAJUN POTATO, PRAWN/SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD

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Make and share this Cajun Potato, Prawn/Shrimp and Avocado Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ImPat

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

300 g new potatoes (small baby or chats 10 oz halved)
1 tablespoon olive oil
250 g king prawns (8 oz, cooked and peeled)
1 garlic clove (minced)
2 spring onions (finely sliced)
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
1 avocado (peeled, stoned and diced)
1 cup alfalfa sprout
salt (to boil potatoes)

Steps:

Cook the potatoes in a large saucepan of lightly salted boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender, drain well.
Heat the oil in a wok or large nonstick frying pan/skillet.
Add the prawns, garlic, spring onions and Cajun seasoning and stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until the prawns are hot.
Stir in the potatoes and cook for a further minute.
Transfer to serving dishes and top with the avocado and the alfalfa sprouts and serve.

CAJUN SHRIMP POTATO SALAD

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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.More Cajun Salads Recipes

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

Place the potatoes in a large saucepan; 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 potatoes. Peel and devein 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 potato mixture; gently toss to coat. Season with additional salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 1447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CAJUN SHRIMP WITH POTATOES

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"This is a quick-and-easy version of a seafood-stuffed baked potato," explains Angelique Schultz from her home in Denham Springs, Louisiana. "Not only does this recipe reduce prep time, it cuts down on cleanup, too. I buy cooked crumbled bacon to speed it along even more."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped celery
6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon

Steps:

In a 2-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine onion and oil. Cover and microwave on high for 1-3 minutes. Stir in green onions and celery; cover and cook 1-2 minutes longer. Add the potatoes, salt, Cajun seasoning and pepper. , Cover and cook for 7-9 minutes or until potatoes are nearly tender. Stir in shrimp and bacon. Cover and cook on high for 3-1/2 minutes or until shrimp is pink and potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 173mg cholesterol, Sodium 1353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.