Description
An incredible Shrimp Caesar Salad featuring tender shrimp, crisp romaine, crunchy croutons, and creamy Caesar dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 16–20 shrimp)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 clove minced garlic)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped (about 2–3 heads depending on size)
- 1 cup croutons (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and season with garlic powder, a pinch of salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque, then remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, toss chopped romaine with Caesar dressing and lemon juice if using.
- Divide dressed lettuce among plates or a large serving bowl, and arrange shrimp on top.
- Sprinkle with croutons and grated Parmesan. Garnish with chopped parsley and black pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
Sodium varies widely based on dressing, Parmesan, and croutons — choose low-sodium options to reduce overall sodium. Avoid overcooking shrimp for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 300mg