Cajun Potato Salad

SharonP's Note:

This was in a "Taste of Home" flier received in the mail...I checked for Cajun Potato Salad, and this was was a little different from the others. Wanted to add this to my recipe book. Have not tried it as yet.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 35 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 8

Yield: 0.5 cup

• 5 medium red potatoes
• 6 cups water
• 3 tablespoons seafood seasoning
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 lb medium shrimp
• ¼ cup whole green onion
• 1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos , drained
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
• ½ teaspoon sugar

Directions:

1. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven;
2. Add the water, seafood seasoning and salt. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
4. Add the shrimp; cover and cook for 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and potatoes are tender.
5. Drain.
6. Peel and dice the potatoes.
7. Peel and devein the shrimp, cut into pieces.
8. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, shrimp, onions and pimentos.
9. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar.
10. Add to the potato mixture and gently toss to coat.
11. Season with additional salt, if desired.
12. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.