Shrimp Caesar Salad Recipe | Happy healthy eating

this Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad A lightly flavored summer bite you'll love! Top with a white wine-Parmesan dressing, crunchy pepitas, creamy avocado and juicy tomatoes for the perfect 15-minute meal.

Why You'll Love This Shrimp Caesar Salad Recipe

This Shrimp Caesar Salad is another easy, 15-minute lunch recipe for anyone who needs it.

• versatile Add crispy chickpeas, use grilled chicken, or turn it into a pasta salad, depending on what you're craving.
• Beginner-friendly. The refreshing summer salad is a recipe that any level of home cook can nail.
• convenient You can use frozen shrimp and even store-bought dressing if you have it on hand.
• quickly Caesar-style salads and homemade dressings with spicy mustard are just 15 minutes away.

What you will need

The nutty, crunchy pepitas pair beautifully with the creamy tang of the dressing. Scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact ingredient amounts.

For the shrimp salad:

• shrimp- Use fresh or frozen (thawed).
• Avocado oil- You can use vegetable, corn or canola oil for this.
• Romaine Lettuce – Iceberg lettuce is a great swap. Do not use French, Italian or Bib lettuce because their leaves are too soft.
• cherry tomatoes – Make sure they are plump with fresh and smooth skin.
• avocado- Feel free to use your favorite guacamole instead.
• nuggets- Sunflower seeds, chopped pecans, walnuts and almonds also work.

For the dressing:

• garlic- Fresh garlic or garlic paste is best. Avoid garlic powder as it can make the mixture grainy.
• Crushed Mustard- Dijon mustard can also be used.
• Tabasco – Drink Frank's Hot Sauce if you have it on hand.
• lemon- If you are using lime juice, reduce the amount by half.
• Cheese made in Parma – Freshly grated cheese is best.
• White Wine Vinegar – Avoid white vinegar because it's too tangy, but rice vinegar is a good swap.
• olive oil – Avocado oil also works.
• salt and pepper – I like kosher salt and freshly-cracked pepper.

How to Make Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad

Grilled lettuce adds toasty, charred depth to every bite. Scroll down to the recipe card below the post for more detailed instructions.

• Make the dressing. Set the grill to medium-high heat. Add all dressing ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth and emulsified. Oil and vinegar should no longer be separated. Set it aside.
• Grill the lettuce. Toss lettuce with avocado oil. Grease the grill/grill with cooking spray. Add the lettuce and grill it for 2-3 minutes per side, or until slightly charred and wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.

• Cook the shrimp. Season the shrimp on all sides with salt and pepper. Place it on the grill, cook it for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly crispy and no longer translucent. Remove from heat. Set it aside.
• Collect it. Roughly chop the charred lettuce with a sharp knife. Add it to a plate with grilled shrimp, cherry tomatoes, avocado, pepitas and dressing on the side. Serve and enjoy!

Tips and variations

This easy shrimp caesar salad can be even more breezy with store-bought dressing or leftover garlic sauteed shrimp.

• Make protein swaps. use Chicken breast or Roasted turkey breast Make this salad for an easy change.
• Make it vegetarian. Skip the shrimp and add extra firm tofu, crispy chickpeas or lentils to make this recipe veggie-friendly.
• Use store bought. If you're in a rush, skip the homemade dressing and use your favorite store-bought one to save time.
• Add the remainder. Reheat any Honey Garlic Fried Prawns, Air fryer shrimpor Garlic Herb Roasted Prawns Add leftovers to salad before serving.
• Make it a pasta salad. Boil 1-2 cups of your favorite small pasta such as penne or fusilli and cook according to package directions. Drain it. Roughly chop the lettuce and toss with the salad ingredients, dressing and cooked pasta. Serve hot or cold.
• Season shrimp. Season the shrimp with 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1/2 tablespoon onion powder, 3 teaspoons paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper before grilling for extra flavor.

Serving advice

This Shrimp Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing is perfect for summer. Serve it on its own or with me Pecan Crusted Salmon, Cedar plank salmonor Air Fryer Pesto Salmon. For a veggie side or a simple appetizer to complete a meal, go for me Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus, Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Chipsor Avocado Bruschetta.

How to Store Shrimp Caesar Salad

Enjoy it straight from the fridge or reheat the lettuce and shrimp on a warm griddle over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until heated through. Store it in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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