Shirleys Shrimp Potato Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Rinse off potatoes to clean, and boil in salted water, until fork inserted goes in easily.
• Do not over-cook potatoes, or potato salad will be mushy.
• When potatoes are done drain right away, peel and let cool.
• Put in refrigerator to chill.
• When chilled completely, cut them up into med.
• sized cubes and put in a lg bowl.
• Put back into fridge to keep chilled.
• Meanwhile, cut up celery, green pepper, carrots and olives into finely minced pieces.
• Add to potato mixture.
• Open can of shrimp and drain well.
• Rinse off shrimp in the can, and squeeze dry with can cover before removing from can.
• Flake shrimp well between fingers and add to potato and veggie mixture.
• Mix mayonnaise into salad and add salt and pepper to taste.
• Refrigerate until ready to eat.
• When ready to serve, place potato salad on a few leaves of lettuce.
• Serve with cucumber wedges.
• Variations:.
• Try adding 1/2 of a lg sweet onion, minced finely.
• Try adding 6 hard boiled eggs, mashed finely.
• Serve in a lg cucumber, sliced lengthwise and seeds removed.
• Serve in a hollowed out fresh tomato.
• Serve in a hollowed out green bell pepper.

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.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss shrimp with lemon juice; refrigerate. Add potatoes, onions and parsley. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, salt, pepper, tarragon, mustard, celery seed and garlic if desired; pour over potato mixture and toss. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

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.

Steps:

• Season shrimp with salt and pepper, keep chilled until ready to cook.
• In small bowl, make vinaigrette. Add olive oil, red onion, vinegar, sugar and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine, let marinate for about 1/2 hour on counter if longer refrigerate until ready to use.
• Place potatoes in large pot of salted cold water on med/high heat. Cook stirring occasionally for about 30 minutes or until fork tender. Add the carrots and cook another 10 to 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. Drain and return to hot pot where they were cooking. Set aside.
• In large saute pan on medium heat, add 2 tbs. olive oil, add garlic and shrimp. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn a bright pinkish color stirring constantly. Remove from heat transfer to bowl to avoid overcooking shrimp.
• Add shrimp, vinaigrette, and mayo to potatoes and carrots. Mix well and taste for seasoning. If needed add more salt and pepper.

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.

Steps:

• Mix together the potatoes, celery, relish, eggs, and salt.
• Mix together sour cream, mayo, and dry Italian dressing mix.
• Combine the potatoe mixture with sour cream mixture; refrigerate.
• To serve, add the shrimp and serve in a salad bowl lined with lettuce.