Shrimp Caesar Salad
This shrimp Caesar salad is our answer to, “What’s for dinner?” The shrimp cook in just 5 minutes and come out seasoned and juicy, making this a quick and easy dinner idea for weeknights or a simple lunch. Try it with our homemade Caesar dressing, or use purchased in a pinch!
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Yield
- 4
Ingredients 17
- 1 pound medium shrimp, deveined (tail on or peeled)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (or substitute standard paprika)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 cups chopped romaine hearts (about 2 to 3 )
- 1 recipe Homemade Croutons (or purchased)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese shavings
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced or grated
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (½ lemon)
- ¾ cup high quality mayonnaise (or ¼ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup Greek yogurt, and 1 tablespoon olive oil*)
- ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon anchovy paste or Worcestershire sauce (or omit)
- ¼ teaspoon each kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
Method 3
- 01
Whisk together the Caesar dressing ingredients in a bowl. Store leftovers refrigerated in a covered jar for up to 1 week.
- 02
Pat the shrimp dry. In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp with the salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on medium high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until just opaque and cooked through, turning them with tongs.
- 03
Place the romaine in a bowl and toss with the croutons, Parmesan cheese shavings, and dressing. Add the salad to plates and top with the warm shrimp.
Provenance
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