Best 8 Cajun Shrimp Salad Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to tantalize your taste buds with the delectable flavors of Cajun shrimp salad. This delightful dish combines the bold spices of Cajun cuisine with the refreshing lightness of a classic shrimp salad, resulting in an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more. Whether you're hosting a casual lunch, preparing a light dinner, or planning a potluck feast, this versatile salad is guaranteed to be a hit among seafood enthusiasts and salad lovers alike. Get ready to immerse yourself in a symphony of flavors as we guide you through the steps of creating the perfect Cajun shrimp salad.

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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

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 CRAB AND SHRIMP PASTA SALAD



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This is a spin on the popular dish seafood salad. you can still call it that but there are only two meats so I kept it simple. This is for the seafood lovers who like it spicy.

Provided by Shema P.

Categories     Cajun

Time 40m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) box cooked macaroni noodles
3 lbs medium unshelled shrimp
1 lb of real crabmeat (claw or lump)
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon spicy mustard
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon Accent seasoning
1 tablespoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup sweet relish
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • 1. Melt stick of butter in a saute pan and add garlic to taste.
  • 2. Saute the shrimp over medium heat until no longer pink and add the cajun seasoning to taste. Remove from heat. Then add the crab meat, Mix well and set aside.
  • 3. Add cooked pasta to a large mixing bowl along with chopped onion and mayo and sour cream.
  • Now add, Onion powder, Garlic powder, Accent, Mrs. Dash and Sweet Relish and mix well. ALL SPICES ARE TO TASTE. DO NOT ADD ANY SALT TO PASTA MIX AS THE MEAT WILL ADD SALT.
  • Add the meat mixture to the pasta mixture and mix well. If you. Eed to add more MAYO do no now.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and top with Cayenne pepper. Chill 2-3 hours and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 113.4, Sodium 684.1, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 16.8

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

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 CAESAR SALAD WITH GRILLED SHRIMP



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Categories     Salad     Shellfish     Lettuce

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 32

2 dozen extra jumbo shrimp (16/20 count), brined
Olive oil
1-2 cloves minced garlic
Sea salt
Fresh ground pepper
2 heads romaine lettuce
Cajun Caesar Dressing
Fresh Garlic Croutons
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Brining Solution:
1/4 cup kosher or coarse salt (not iodized)
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup boiling water
2 cups ice
Cajun Caesar Dressing:
3 large egg yolks
1 garlic clove, finely minced
2 flat anchovy fillets in oil, chopped fine
2 teaspoons Creole mustard
2 teaspoons ketchup
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Fresh Garlic Croutons:
2 cups 1/2-inch cubes day-old sourdough bread
2 tablespoons melted butter
3 cloves garlic

Steps:

  • Brine Shrimp: Stir salt and sugar into boiling water until dissolved; pour into large bowl filled with ice; add up to 2 pounds raw, peeled and de-veined shrimp. Let shrimp sit in the brine, refrigerated for 20 to 30 minutes. Remove shrimp from brine and drain thoroughly. Rinse the shrimp thoroughly under cold water and dry on paper towels. Refrigerate the raw brined shrimp until ready to use. Prepare Cajun Caesar Dressing: Purée all ingredients except olive oil in a blender. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream, blending until dressing is thick and emulsified. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Refrigerate if not using immediately. Prepare Croutons: Preheat oven to 375°F. Melt butter in heavy medium ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add chopped garlic and sauté 30 seconds. Add bread cubes and toss to combine. Transfer skillet to oven and bake croutons until they are golden and crisp, about 10 minutes. Prepare Salad: Wash, dry and tear romaine into bite size pieces. Toss torn greens with dressing and arrange salad on individual plates. Grill Shrimp: Preheat grill. Skewer shrimp and brush with a little olive oil and then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. (If using bamboo skewers, soak in water for at least 30 minutes before using so that they don't burn on the grill). Place skewered shrimp on hot grill and cook for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once halfway through the cooking time. Do not overcook! Remove shrimp from heat and arrange atop dressed salad greens (4-6 shrimp per serving). Sprinkle salads with grated Parmesan and top with fresh garlic croutons.

CAJUN RICE SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND OKRA



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In this salad, okra is cooked quickly to keep it from becoming mushy, yet long enough to release the natural thickeners that help form a salad dressing and keep the rice moist.

Provided by Serena Ball

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano (crushed between fingers)
1 teaspoon hot paprika
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice, optional
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 pound raw peeled, tail-off shrimp (31 to 40 shrimp per pound), thawed if frozen
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups (7 ounces) fresh or frozen okra, sliced 3/4-inch thick (if frozen, do not thaw)
1 large orange or yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • For the Cajun seasoning: Combine the garlic powder, oregano, paprika, allspice, if using, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  • For the salad: Combine 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning with the rice and cook according to the rice package directions. Set aside in a bowl.
  • Meanwhile, in a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the shrimp, lemon juice, oil and 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; cover the bowl with plastic wrap, leaving a 1-inch opening for a vent. Microwave at 80-percent power, stirring once per minute, until the shrimp are opaque, about 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and the cooking liquid to the rice. (Save the remainder of the Cajun seasoning for another use.)
  • In a small saucepan, bring the okra and 1/2 cup water to a boil; cook until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Add to the shrimp and rice.
  • Stir the bell pepper and parsley into the rice salad and serve at room temperature.

CAJUN SHRIMP AND CORN SALAD



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Categories     Corn     Shellfish     Tomato     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp, raw, peeled, deveined
3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red pepper, chopped small (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
3 ears kernels from 3 ears of corn
1/2 cup Israeli couscous, uncooked

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp and Cajun seasoning. Heat oil in a very large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, cook for a few minutes, then add the garlic and cayenne and finish cooking, 4 to 6 minutes. Let cook to room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, cook corn, and remove kernels from ears. Let cook to room temperature.
  • And cook couscous. Let cook to room temperature.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the shrimp, corn, couscous, tomatoes, red pepper and parsley.
  • Add the dressing to the salad.

CAJUN STYLE SHRIMP SALAD



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Make and share this Cajun Style Shrimp Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup cooked rice
1 (5 ounce) can shrimp, drained (salad shrimp found near the canned tuna)
3/4 cup cauliflower, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons black olives, sliced
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 onion, grated
3 tablespoons chopped pimiento
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients well and let sit at least 1 hour before serving.

CAJUN SHRIMP SALAD



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Categories     Herb     Shellfish     Side     No-Cook

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb medium cooked shrimp (can be cooked without any spices or with cajun boil. (Cut in pieces and make sure you drain good)
1 bunch of green onions chopped finely
1 medium purple onion chopped finely
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup sugar or splenda
1 tab red pepper
1 tab cajun seasoning
1 tsp garlic
1 loaf of Hawaiian Bread
Mix all ingredients together and serve on bread.

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together after cooking shrimp. Serve on Hawaiian bread and keep salad refrigerated.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh shrimp.
  • If you don't have cooked shrimp, you can cook them yourself by boiling them for 3-4 minutes, or until they are pink and opaque.
  • Be sure to devein the shrimp before cooking them.
  • You can use any type of mayonnaise you like, but a creamy mayonnaise will give the salad a richer flavor.
  • If you don't have celery, you can use chopped green bell pepper instead.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the salad for a little bit of heat.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Cajun shrimp salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover shrimp. With its combination of fresh shrimp, creamy mayonnaise, and flavorful cajun seasoning, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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