Creamy Coleslaw Recipe

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with Shrimp and Caraway Seed

One coleslaw recipe is much like another until you add shrimp, a little caraway seed, and a little secret that will get you the rave reviews for your coleslaw. Down with "watery coleslaw syndrome!"

Caraway-Shrimp Coleslaw
This is the simplest of coleslaw dressing recipes, but delicious.

1 small head green cabbage, shredded
3/4 cup mild grated onion
1 1/2 cups salad shrimp or chopped shrimp meat
1/2-1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons caraway seed
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste

How to make coleslaw that doesn't turn out watery:

Cabbage tends to get watery once it is cut. Salt releases the natural juices, taking your dressing with them to the bottom of the bowl. So by starting with a small amount of dressing and adjusting later, you can avoid the common but dreaded "watery coleslaw syndrome." Toss the cabbage, onion, and shrimp together in a large serving bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup of the mayonnaise. Add the caraway seed and salt. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Drain the coleslaw, then adjust the mayonnaise and salt if necessary. Chill until ready to serve.

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