Shrimp Caesar Salad
Easy shrimp Caesar salad made with seasoned shrimp, romaine, homemade croutons, Parmesan, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing with fresh lemon.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- ¼ cup Stonyfield Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon capers drained
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Salad and Shrimp
- 1 head romaine chopped, about 4 cups
- 1 pound large shrimp 20 to 24 per pound, peeled and deveined, tails removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Croutons
- 4 slices French bread or other crusty bread, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Make the dressing. In a small blender or food processor, blend the Greek yogurt, Parmesan, garlic, capers, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper.
- Cook the shrimp. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Toss the shrimp with olive oil, salt, and black pepper, then transfer to the skillet and cook until shrimp is opaque, 2–3 minutes per side.
- Make the croutons. Preheat oven to 400°F. On a baking sheet, toss cut bread with oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Bake until golden brown, 5–10 minutes.
- Assemble the salad. In a large bowl, toss the romaine lettuce with the dressing, shrimp, and croutons. Serve immediately.
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Notes
My Top Tip: Don't overcook the shrimp. The key is to remove them from the heat right when they look pink all over, without any brown or gray spots. You'll also notice that the shrimp will curl into a "C" shape, which is the best indicator that they're done.
Storage: Store the romaine, shrimp, dressing, and croutons in separate airtight containers. Refrigerate the romaine, shrimp, and dressing for up to 3 days, and keep the croutons at room temperature for up to 5 days. The assembled salad is best eaten right away.
Freezing: I don't recommend freezing the assembled salad, but you can freeze the cooked shrimp. Store it in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 1289mg | Potassium: 837mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 13692IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 258mg | Iron: 5mg
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