Living in the Lowcountry we have access to some pretty amazing tasting shrimp. There are lots of roadside stands where you can buy fresh-caught shrimp. Or you can throw your own net into the water and catch a few yourself. Either way, it’s going to be delicious!
I remember seeing how Caesar dressing was made one time when we ordered a Caesar salad at one of our local restaurants. They came directly to the table and made the dressing and salad right in front of us. I made sure to really pay attention so I could come home and make it myself. While my recipe is completely different than how they made it, it is still really yummy. There are no eggs and no anchovies (except the ones in the Worcestershire sauce).
So, what does shrimp and Caesar salad have in common? They go great together!
I’ll admit, I really like garlic, and the garlic in this recipe is super strong. If you aren’t a garlic fan, this recipe may not be for you. But, if you’re a lover of garlic, this will be right up your alley.
For the Caesar Dressing:
2 garlic cloves
Juice of ½ lemon
½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
1-2 dashes hot sauce
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
For the Salad:
4-5 cups chopped romaine lettuce (can also substitute green leaf lettuce)
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese plus extra for garnish
16-20 medium cooked shrimp (deveined, shells and tails removed)
Croutons
In a food processor, combine the dressing ingredients and pulse until combined and smooth.
In a bowl, combine the lettuce, dressing, shrimp, and parmesan cheese. Gently toss with tongs to ensure the lettuce and shrimp are coated in the dressing. (You could also serve the dressing on the side and allow everyone to use the amount of dressing they desire.)
Divide the salad into 3-4 salad bowls and garnish with extra parmesan cheese and croutons.
The Shrimp Caesar Salad makes for a great first-course or light lunch!
Shrimp Caesar Salad
Ingredients
Caesar Dressing
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 of lemon lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1-2 dashes hot sauce
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Shrimp Caesar salad
- 4-5 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese + extra for garnish
- 16-20 medium cooked shrimp peeled, deveined, tails removed
- Croutons
Instructions
Caesar Dressing
- In a food processor, combine the dressing ingredients and pulse until combined and smooth.
Shrimp Ceasar Salad
- In a bowl, combine the lettuce, dressing, shrimp, and parmesan cheese. Gently toss with tongs to ensure the lettuce and shrimp are coated in the dressing. (You could also serve the dressing on the side and allow everyone to use the amount of dressing they desire.)
- Divide the salad into 3-4 salad bowls and garnish with extra parmesan cheese and croutons.
