Shrimp Caesar Salad with Spicy Croutons

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  • Prep Time

    25 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 40 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    332 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Shrimp Caesar Salad with Spicy Croutons

Shrimp Caesar Salad with Spicy Croutons - a creamy Caesar salad is served with Cajun spiced shrimp and croutons.

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Ingredients

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Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 1 clove garlic minced or grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Croutons:

  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 cups 3/4-inch sourdough bread cubes

Salad:

  • 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 18 cups torn romaine lettuce
  • 1/3 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
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Instructions

To make the dressing:

  1. Combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy paste, garlic and pepper in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least an hour.

To make the croutons:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
  2. In large bowl, combine the olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning and garlic. Microwave for 20 seconds.
  3. Add the bread cubes and stir to coat.
  4. Lay the bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake until golden brown, 10-15 minutes.

To make the salad:

  1. Combine the shrimp with the 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Add the shrimp and cook until pink on both sides. Remove from heat.
  3. Place the lettuce in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Add the shrimp, croutons and Parmesan cheese.
  4. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • adapted from Cooking Light
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guideline.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1/6 of recipe Calories 332kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 173mg (58%) Sodium 1517mg (63%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 332 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of recipe
Calories 332kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14g 82%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 173mg 58%
Sodium 1517mg 63%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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