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Shrimp Caesar Salad

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Crisp romaine, juicy pan-seared shrimp, creamy Caesar dressing, and crunchy croutons come together for a fresh, satisfying salad that’s weeknight-easy and dinner-party worthy.

Ingredients

  • Romaine lettuce, chopped: 2 large heads
  • Large shrimp, peeled and deveined: 1 lb
  • Olive oil: 2 tbsp
  • Garlic, minced: 2 cloves
  • Parmesan cheese, freshly grated: 1/2 cup
  • Croutons, homemade or store-bought: 2 cups
  • Caesar dressing, homemade or quality store-bought: 1/2 cup
  • Lemon juice, fresh: 1 tbsp
  • Salt: to taste
  • Black pepper: to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Place a large skillet over medium high heat. If making homemade croutons, preheat the oven to 190°C.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: If toasting croutons, spread them on a baking sheet. Keep the hot skillet ready for the shrimp.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Add chopped romaine to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with Caesar dressing and toss gently to coat.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Sear shrimp in the hot skillet 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Toast croutons until golden if using fresh bread.
  6. Finishing Touches: Top dressed romaine with warm shrimp, Parmesan, and croutons. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salad.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Divide among chilled bowls and serve immediately while shrimp are warm and croutons are crisp.

Notes

  • Pat shrimp very dry before searing for a golden crust.
  • Chill washed lettuce in the fridge for maximum crunch.
  • Cook shrimp in batches to avoid steaming and keep them tender.
  • Use day old bread if making croutons, it crisps better.
  • Leftovers keep best when components are stored separately.

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Keywords: shrimp caesar salad, easy caesar salad, seafood salad, weeknight salad, romaine parmesan

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