Caesar Salad With Grilled Shrimp

Course: Dinner, lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: grilled, salad, seafood

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Servings: people

Calories: 592kcal

Caesar salad with grilled shrimp with crisp Romaine, perfectly lemon garlic marinated grilled shrimp, crunchy croutons, and a rich, homemade Caesar dressing.

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Equipment

Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

1 lb shrimp 16-20 count
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp lemon zest about the zest of 1 lemon
1/2 tsp salt to taste
1/2 tsp cracked pepper

For the Caesar Dressing:

1 cup mayonnaise
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 lemon juiced
4 filets anchovies in oil finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh Parmesan cheese grated
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

For the Salad:

2-3 heads Romaine lettuce chopped
1 cup croutons
1/4 cup fresh Parmesan cheese grated
Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

Prepare the Caesar Dressing:

Combine 1 cup mayonnaise, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, juice of 1 lemon, 4 finely chopped anchovy filets, and 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese in a bowl or food processor.
Blend or whisk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the salad.

Grill the Shrimp:

Preheat your propane grill to medium-high (around 400°F). Clean and oil the grates.
Toss the shrimp with 2 tbsp olive oil, the zest of 1 lemon, salt, and pepper.
Grill the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, with grill marks. Remove and let rest for a minute.

Assemble the Salad:

In a large bowl, toss the chopped Romaine lettuce with the chilled Caesar dressing until well coated.
Add 1 cup of croutons and 1/4 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Toss gently to combine.
Top with the grilled shrimp. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

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