Shrimp Caesar Salad Recipe
Prepare this easy blackened shrimp Caesar salad for a restaurant-worthy meal that's ready in less than 20 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 141kcal
Equipment
3 Mixing Bowls
1 Large Pan
1 Large Salad Bowl
Ingredients
For the shrimp
- 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil to cook the shrimp
For the salad
- ⅔ cup greek yogurt
- ½ lemon juiced 2 Tbsp
- 1 ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Romaine lettuce
- Parmesan cheese to garnish, optional
Instructions
- If you haven’t already, peel and devein the shrimp and place them in a separate bowl.1 lb raw shrimp
- In a small bowl or dish add the paprika, garlic powder, thyme, cumin, sea salt, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix well to combine. Set aside.2 ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon thyme, ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Sprinkle the seasonings over the shrimp and toss well until well coated.
- Add some olive oil to a skillet and heat over medium high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the seasoned shrimp. Let the shrimp cook for 1 - 2 minutes until they turn a light pink color before flipping them over to cook for another minute until pink all the way through. Transfer the shrimp to a separate bowl and set aside to cool down slightly.Olive oil
- Next prepare the salad dressing. Add the greek yogurt, lemon juice, dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, and sea salt to a bowl or jar and mix well to combine.⅔ cup greek yogurt, ½ lemon juiced, 1 ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Add the romaine lettuce to a large bowl and toss well with the caesar dressing.Romaine lettuce
- Portion the salad onto plates and pop them in the fridge for at least 5 minutes to chill (this is optional but the best way to level up a caesar salad in my opinion!).
- When ready to serve, top the chilled salad with the blackened shrimp and freshly grated Parmesan, if desired, and enjoy!Parmesan cheese
Notes
Storing : Store leftover shrimp in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. When ready to serve, add the dish to a microwave-safe container and heat in increments of 15 seconds in the microwave. Serve as desired.
The Caesar salad dressing can be stored in a jar in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1131mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 321IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 1mg