Description
This delicious Shrimp Caesar salad showcases juicy shrimp, seasoned and cooked with a simple spice blend, mixed with crunchy romaine lettuce, creamy avocado, Parmesan cheese, and crispy croutons, all tossed in a homemade, high-protein, creamy Caesar dressing. Ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, roughly shaved or grated
- 1 cup parmesan cheese whisps or croutons
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (or cottage cheese)
- 1 tablespoon mayo
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 anchovy filets, minced (optional for authentic flavor)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and lemon juice. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the High-Protein Caesar Dressing: In a food processor, add in the Greek yogurt, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil, Dijon mustard, mayo, lemon juice, minced garlic, minced anchovies (if using), Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; pulse until smooth and well combined.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large salad bowl or a large platter, combine the chopped romaine lettuce along with the cooked shrimp, croutons, shaved parmesan cheese, and sliced avocados. Drizzle the high-protein Caesar dressing over the salad and serve.
Notes
Store the salad and shrimp components in separate containers and the Caesar salad dressing in a separate airtight container. When ready to serve, toss the ingredients with dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 432 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1472 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 230 mg
Keywords: shrimp salad, caesar salad, high protein, healthy salad, quick meal, lunch, dinner
