Description
A delightful Shrimp Caesar Salad featuring perfectly seared shrimp, crisp romaine, and a creamy Caesar dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 clove fresh garlic, minced)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
- 1 cup croutons
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss them in a bowl with olive oil, garlic powder (or minced garlic), and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and sear for 2–3 minutes per side, until opaque and pink. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, add chopped romaine, croutons, and half the Parmesan. Add the Caesar dressing and lemon juice, and toss gently to coat.
- Fold in the warm shrimp. Plate the salad and finish with the remaining Parmesan and fresh parsley. Add extra black pepper and a lemon wedge if desired.
Notes
For lower sodium or fat, choose a light dressing or homemade Caesar base. Keep ingredients separate until serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 190mg