Description

This Shrimp Caesar Salad delivers the ultimate combination of crunchy, creamy, and savory flavors in under twenty minutes. It features crisp romaine hearts, juicy seared shrimp, and a tangy dressing for a delicious meal.

Ingredients

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1 lb Large Shrimp, peeled, deveined, and patted dry
3 heads Romaine Hearts, chopped into bite-sized pieces and chilled
1/2 cup Caesar Dressing, high-quality refrigerated or homemade
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly shaved or grated
1 cup Garlic Croutons, thick-cut and buttery
1 whole Lemon, cut into wedges for serving
1 tbsp Olive Oil, for searing the shrimp
Black Pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Set them aside on a plate
Chop the cold romaine hearts and place them in a large mixing bowl
Drizzle the Caesar dressing over the romaine and toss the greens until every leaf is lightly coated
Sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese and garlic croutons, and toss once more
Divide the dressed greens among plates, top with the warm, seared shrimp, and serve with lemon wedges

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute the dressing with a Greek yogurt-based Caesar dressing.

To add some heat, toss shrimp in Cajun seasoning or red pepper flakes before searing.

Store leftovers with components kept separate for optimal freshness.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Searing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 380 kcal
Sugar: 0 g
Sodium: 850 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 28 g
Cholesterol: 200 mg