Spicy Prawn And Potato Salad Recipes

CAJUN POTATO, PRAWN/SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD

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.

SHRIMP POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, mustard and lemon juice; set aside.
• Combine all remaining ingredients, being careful not to mash.
• Carefully stir in mayonnaise mixture until well blended.
• Garnish with a dusting of paprika.

SHRIMP AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a bowl and rinse them with slowly running cold water until the water runs clear. Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with fresh water. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring up to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the potatoes are almost tender but not flaking. Drain in a colander.
• In a heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and saute for 2 minutes, tossing every 30 seconds or so. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes more, or until shrimps are pink. Do not overcook.
• Transfer the shrimp to a large bowl and add the potatoes. Add the olive oil, shallots, oregano, capers, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and toss together until evenly mixed. Serve on tiny plates or in small ramekins.

SPICY CAJUN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Cut onion in half crosswise; add one half to saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add lemon and salt to cooking water. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until potatoes tender, 5-6 minutes., Meanwhile, chop remaining onion. Combine with eggs, mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, mustard and Cajun seasoning., Drain potatoes; rinse under cold water. Discard onion and lemon. Add potatoes to egg mixture; gently toss until well mixed (do not overmix, or potatoes will break down). Refrigerate, covered, 1-2 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with parsley and paprika.