Large White Bowls were meant for
No really. It’s true.
Only large white bowls with little
knobbies on the side should be used for
Ok, maybe it’s the creamy tarragon
But I am pretty sure it’s the
Remember the story I told you
about why I married a man with a truck
Well, this is one of the first dishes
that I made for him over 20 years ago.
A Southern favorite and a Family Classic.
I have always wondered if he fell in love
with my cooking before he fell in love with me.
🙂
🙂
Do you also have a Family Classic?
Here is my recipe:
~ One large box of cooked pasta, al dente
~ (1) pound cooked shrimp, peeled
(I add a heaping palmful of Old Bay Seasoning to the
water to add some extra taste to the shrimp)
~ (2) Cups Real Mayo (I like Dukes Mayo)
~ 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
~ (1) palm-ful of dried Basil
~ (1) palm-ful of dried Tarragon
~ squeeze of lemon juice, about 1 Tbs
~ dash of hot sauce
~ 1 Tsp sugar
salt and pepper to taste
I mix the mayo, oil and remaining ingredients
(minus shrimp and pasta) in a bowl, mix well and set aside. You can adjust the taste according,
i.e more hot sauce, etc.
While pasta is cooking, I finely chop a large
cucumber, a medium onion (you can substitute green onions), and a large green or red pepper.
( I had green on hand but prefer red for the sweetness)
Finally, chop a small bunch of parsley.
I like to make mine and let it chill
overnight to meld the flavors.
This is always a big hit at Family Events
it’s okay to use well-drained canned shrimp.
When I use do use canned shrimp, I create
a “Cajun Seafood Salad” by adding in
(1) can each of shrimp, crab meat and clams.
I also add (1) Tbs of Old Bay Seasoning
to the Tarragon Sauce.
Yummi-yummo!
Remember how I served my
In margarita glasses?
This salad is also pretty served in
🙂
So if you are looking to pull in a man with
a truck – so he buys you chippy blue doors
20 years later, or you have an upcoming
Family Reunion or Event where you
want to knock their socks off with your
cooking prowess – fix this
xxoo
I am joining Michael at Rattlebridge Farm for
Foodie Friday.
Heather and Vanessa @ at the picket fence
for Inspiration Friday.
Foodie Friday.
Heather and Vanessa @ at the picket fence
for Inspiration Friday.
Help! Mama Remote... says
Lol cute! If I make this I should be able to keep my man with the white truck. Lol it looks delish
View CommentSuzy says
You don’t know how glad I am that you posted this! My one attempt at shrimp salad was awful. I’m pinning your recipe, but I don’t know if mine will taste as good as yours because I don’t have a large white bowl or any bowl with knobbies on it.
View CommentBarbara F. says
I want a big old bowl (any color will do) of this salad right now! I am so making this. xo
View CommentHappy To Be/ Gl♥ria says
Oh Yum!! pass me a bowl I don’t care what color it is..Hugs and smiles Gloria
View CommentShirley@Housepitality Designs says
That salad would look great in any bowl!
View CommentKathysue says
I have never known anyone in my entire life that can describe food like you do!! Everytime you do a food post I want to go right into my kitchen and make what ever it is, even if I know I don’t have all the ingredients, I am making this today!! Yumo is right!!
View Commentxo kathysue
Elizabeth Burton says
Elizabeth@thesouthernlolly.blogspot.com:
I think I may have to make this during the weekend – looks yummy!
View Commentthistlewoodfarm says
Yummy recipe! We go for the styrofoam bowls around here…..maybe that’s the problem 🙂
Have a blessed and wonderful day!
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Town and Country Gals says
Barbara,
View CommentIf I make that salad, will I find a man with a truck? Don’t know about the man, but I sure need a truck!! Looks delish! Your blue door is amazing! I do have a blue one, not as fab as yours, and the other side is chippy pink, but my favorite is white one sitting in the corner of my family room.
I’ve enjoyed browsing thru, loved your trip to CA, (that’s where I’m from, and where my family is). I’m your newest follower and would love for you to visit me!
Rebecca
Linda says
This salad is lovely. it would work well with my seascape table I just posted. Love the presentations in different vessels. I am your newest follower.
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