Description
Warm Shrimp Caesar Salad with Toasted Breadcrumbs
A quick, hearty Caesar upgrade with warm seared shrimp and crispy golden crumbs.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Total Time: 20 min
Ingredients
Shrimp
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1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp Cajun or blackening seasoning (optional)
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Salt & pepper
Salad
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2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped and dried well
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1/2 cup Caesar dressing
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Extra black pepper, to finish
Toasted Breadcrumbs
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1 tbsp butter or olive oil
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1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
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Pinch salt & pepper
Instructions
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Toast the breadcrumbs
Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add panko, salt, and pepper. Stir 3–5 minutes until golden and crisp. Transfer to a plate. -
Cook the shrimp
Pat shrimp very dry. Toss with olive oil and seasoning.
Heat the same skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp in a single layer 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat. -
Dress the lettuce
Put chopped romaine in a large bowl. Toss with Caesar dressing and Parmesan until evenly coated. -
Assemble
Divide salad into bowls. Top with warm shrimp and a generous sprinkle of toasted breadcrumbs. Add extra pepper and Parmesan if desired.
Notes
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Add cherry tomatoes or avocado slices
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Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing
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Swap shrimp for cooked chicken if preferred