Name: Blackened Shrimp Caesar Salad (Standard)
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tbsp Paprika; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tsp Onion Powder; 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper; 1 lb Large Shrimp-peeled and deveined; 1/2 cup Mayonnaise; 2 tbsp Lemon Juice; 1 tbsp Parmesan Cheese-grated; 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce; 1/2 tsp Garlic-minced; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 1 head Romaine Lettuce-chopped; 1 cup Croutons; 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese-shaved

Recipe tier

A classic Caesar salad with a spicy kick from blackened shrimp. This version uses readily available ingredients and is perfect for a weeknight meal.

Total 30 min

Serves 4

Steps 5

Ingredients 16

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Shrimp Marinade
1 tbsp 15 mL Olive Oil
1 tbsp 15 mL Paprika
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic Powder
1 tsp 5 mL Onion Powder
tsp 2.5 mL Cayenne Pepper
tsp 2.5 mL Black Pepper
1 lb 450 g Large Shrimp-peeled and deveined
Caesar Dressing
cup 120 mL Mayonnaise
2 tbsp 30 mL Lemon Juice
1 tbsp 15 mL Parmesan Cheese-grated
1 tsp 5 mL Worcestershire Sauce
tsp 2.5 mL Garlic-minced
tsp 1.25 mL Black Pepper
Salad
1 head 225 g Romaine Lettuce-chopped
1 cup 100 g Croutons
cup 30 g Parmesan Cheese-shaved

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Instructions

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In a bowl, combine all Shrimp Marinade ingredients and toss to coat the shrimp. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
While shrimp marinates, prepare the Caesar Dressing. Combine all Caesar Dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through.
In a large bowl, combine the chopped Romaine Lettuce and Caesar Dressing. Toss to coat.
Divide the salad among plates. Top with blackened shrimp, croutons, and shaved Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.