Description
A flavorful twist on the classic Caesar salad featuring blackened shrimp drizzled with hot honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons hot honey
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup croutons
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Add the shrimp and toss to coat evenly.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are opaque and cooked through. Drizzle with hot honey during the last minute of cooking.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Toss until the lettuce is well coated.
- Divide the salad among serving plates and top with the blackened shrimp, remaining Parmesan cheese, and croutons.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper or a dash of your favorite hot sauce to the shrimp seasoning.
- Substitute grilled chicken or tofu for the shrimp for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg