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Cajun Shrimp Kale Caesar Salad
5 from 3 votes

Cajun Shrimp Kale Caesar Salad

Everyone’s favorite caesar salad using hearty kale greens! And made even more epic with perfectly seasoned cajun shrimp.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 1 kale tough stems removed, cut into ribbons, bunch
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 2 cups croutons homemade or store-bought
For the dressing
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 anchovy fillet rinsed, dried and chopped, optional
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground

Instructions

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  1. To make the dressing, whisk together mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon juice, olive oil, Worcestershire, anchovy, garlic, salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
  3. Place shrimp in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Add olive oil, garlic and cajun seasoning; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Gently toss to combine.
  4. Place into oven and roast just until pink, firm and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes; set aside.
  5. To assemble the salad, place kale in a large bowl; top with shrimp, Parmesan, salt and pepper, to taste. Pour the dressing on top of the salad and gently toss to combine.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with croutons.

Notes

  • *Greek yogurt can be substituted.