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Cajun Macaroni Salad
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 10
I Want 'Dat Cajun Cookbook by Remy
Ingredients:
2 lbs shrimp, unpeeled with heads on
1 quart water
2 tbs liquid crab boil
1 medium onion, quartered
3 tbs salt
1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 lb bacon, cooked, drained and crushed. reserve bacon fat.
1 tbs garlic, minced
1 cup fresh parsley chopped
5 boiled egges
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
1 tsp crab boil
1 cup mayonnaise
reserved bacon fat
1 tbs paprika
Directions:
1. Cook shrimp with heads on and unpeeled in 1 quart of water. Add 2 tbs of crab boil and medium quartered onion to water and boil for 20 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and add 3 tbs of salt, stir and let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and peel shrimp. Reserve liquid and cook the elbow macaroni in it until al dente.
3. In a large bowl, combine drained macaroni, chopped onion, celery, bacon, garlic, chopped egg whites and parsley.
4. In a separate bowl, combine mashed egg yellows with 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp cayenne, 1 tsp crab boil, mayonnaise and bacon fat until well blended.
5. Add to macaroni and mix well. Sprinkle paprika on top.
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