Description
A spicy twist on the classic Caesar salad featuring blackened shrimp, creamy dressing, and crunchy croutons, enhanced with hot honey for a delightful flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp – peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon hot honey
- 1 large head of romaine lettuce – chopped
- 1 cup homemade Caesar dressing
- 1 cup croutons
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese – shaved
- Salt and pepper – to taste
- Lemon wedges – for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by tossing them with Cajun seasoning and marinating for 15 minutes.
- If desired, make your own blackening spice by mixing paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, then drizzle with hot honey.
- Prepare the homemade Caesar dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic.
- Assemble the salad by combining romaine lettuce and Caesar dressing, then top with blackened shrimp, croutons, and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with more hot honey if desired.
Notes
- Use wild-caught shrimp for better flavor.
- Adjust spice levels by modifying the amount of Cajun seasoning and hot honey.
- Store leftover components separately to maintain freshness.
- This salad is suitable for meal prep; prepare shrimp and dressing in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Hot Honey, Blackened Shrimp, Caesar Salad, Spicy Salad, Seafood Salad