Shrimp Caesar Salad

Name: Shrimp Caesar Salad
Ingredients: 450 g medium shrimp, deveined; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp smoked paprika; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp cumin; 2 tbsp olive oil; 350 g romaine hearts (chopped); 1 recipe homemade croutons (or purchased); 50 g Parmesan cheese shavings; 1 medium garlic clove (minced); 25 g Parmesan cheese (grated); 2 tbsp lemon juice; 180 ml mayonnaise (or 60ml mayo + 120ml Greek yogurt + 1 tbsp olive oil); 1.5 tsp Dijon mustard; 0.5 tsp anchovy paste or Worcestershire sauce (optional); 0.25 tsp kosher salt and black pepper

By admin 2/28/2026

Salad Main Course High-Protein Healthy Italian Mediterranean

A quick answer to "What's for dinner?" The shrimp cooks quickly (5 minutes), making it practical for weeknight meals. It serves as a customizable base for various dietary preferences.

Ingredients

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450 g medium shrimp, deveined
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp cumin
2 tbsp olive oil
350 g romaine hearts (chopped)
1 recipe homemade croutons (or purchased)
50 g Parmesan cheese shavings
1 medium garlic clove (minced)
25 g Parmesan cheese (grated)
2 tbsp lemon juice
180 ml mayonnaise (or 60ml mayo + 120ml Greek yogurt + 1 tbsp olive oil)
1½ tsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp anchovy paste or Worcestershire sauce (optional)
¼ tsp kosher salt and black pepper

Instructions

Whisk Caesar dressing ingredients together and refrigerate in covered jar (stores up to 1 week).
Pat shrimp dry, mix with salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin. Heat olive oil in large skillet on medium-high; cook shrimp 1-2 minutes per side until opaque.
Toss romaine with croutons, Parmesan shavings, and dressing. Plate salad and top with warm shrimp.