Deconstructed Shrimp Caesar Salad

Deconstructed Shrimp Caesar Salad

Deconstructed Shrimp Caesar Salad

Fresh romaine lettuce and a flavorful homemade dressing makes this an easy but special meal.

Ingredients

For Salad:

  • 12 oz bag Cox Shrimp Co peeled and deveined shrimp
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 package of your favorite croutons 
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, washed and broken up into leaves 
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, flaked or grated
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For Dressing:

  • 4 anchovies or you may use anchovy paste
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsps Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Cook shrimp using your favorite method or per package directions.  Season with salt and pepper and any other combination of spices of your choosing.  

Wash and pat dry the romaine lettuce. 

To make the dressing: combine all dressing ingredients into a hand blender or mini food processor. Mix to blend until dressing is smooth and creamy.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.

To assemble salad, layer lettuce leaves on a large serving platter. Top with shrimp, croutons and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.  Top with dressing and serve immediately.  Enjoy