Shrimp Caesar Salad
This easy shrimp Caesar salad is full of flavor! It has crispy romaine tossed with juicy grilled shrimp, garlic croutons, and creamy homemade yogurt Caesar dressing.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 cups garlic croutons
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese for garnish
For the Grilled Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons water (if you prefer a thinner consistency, add more water)
Instructions
- Prepare the salad. In a large salad bowl combine chopped lettuce and croutons. Set aside.
For the grilled shrimp:
- Season the shrimp. In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Grill. Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp to the grill pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until cooked through. You can also prepare the shrimp on an outdoor grill if you prefer.
- Top the salad with shrimp. Remove the shrimp from the pan and toss them with lemon juice. Transfer the shrimp to the prepared salad.
For the Caesar dressing:
- Combine and blend. Combine the dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until creamy and smooth.
- Dress the salad. Drizzle the prepared salad dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Garnish with parmesan cheese, and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 984mg | Potassium: 490mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 8469IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 267mg | Iron: 2mg
