Grilled Caesar Salad with Shrimp
Charred romaine and grilled shrimp with a creamy Caesar dressing, crunchy croutons and shredded Parmesan Cheese makes a great summer salad.
Ingredients
- 2 hearts romaine
- 2 tablespoon olive oil, Tuscan Herb flavor
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, mesquite lime
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 large lemon , cut in wedges
- 1/2 cup Caesar salad dressing
- 1 cup croutons, seasoned
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Heat the grill to 350 degrees.
- Cut each head of romaine in half lengthwise. Brush with olive oil.
- Place the romaine cut-side down on the grill and cook for one minute, turn and cook on the other side for one minute until wilted and romaine has char marks. Place the grilled romaine on a platter and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Peel and devein shrimp. Place the shrimp and seasonings in a medium bowl and toss to coat.
- Grill the shrimp on a slotted grill pan at 350 degrees for 3 minutes. Turn shrimp over and continue cooking for another 3 minutes until they are cooked through.
- Add shrimp to the top of the charred romaine. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp.
- Top the salad with Caesar dressing, seasoned croutons and shredded Parmesan cheese. This recipe makes 4 servings and can be served for lunch or a light dinner. Serve the salad with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 27gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 198mgSodium: 1517mgPotassium: 375mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 111IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 177mgIron: 2mg