Caesar Salad with Spicy Shrimp Recipe

Name: Caesar Salad with Spicy Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 corn tortillas (5-inch); 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, such as safflower; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; Coarse salt and ground pepper; 3/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/3 cup light mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving; 4 anchovy fillets, rinsed and minced; 1 to 2 tablespoons water; 1 large head romaine lettuce (1 1/2 pounds), torn into pieces

Servings: persons

4 corn tortillas (5-inch)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
4 anchovy fillets, rinsed and minced
1 to 2 tablespoons water
1 large head romaine lettuce (1 1/2 pounds), torn into pieces

1
Preheat oven to 375F.
2
Place tortillas on a baking sheet.
3
Dividing evenly, brush both sides with 1 teaspoon oil; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and season with salt and pepper.
4
Bake until golden brown and crisp, turning once, 8 to 10 minutes.
5
Let cool, then break into pieces.
6
Heat broiler.
7
In a large bowl, toss shrimp with remaining teaspoon each oil and chili powder.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Lay shrimp flat on a broiler pan, and cook until opaque throughout and lightly browned, turning once, 3 to 4 minutes.
10
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, Parmesan, anchovies, and 1 tablespoon water, adding more water as needed to reach desired consistency.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
In a large bowl, toss lettuce with dressing.
13
Divide among four plates, and top each with shrimp and broken tortillas.
14
Serve with more Parmesan.
15
Heres another calorie saver: The salad is topped with baked corn tortillas, broken into pieces, instead of the usual buttery croutons.
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(Per Serving)
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Calories: 282
18
Fat: 12.6g (1.8g Saturated Fat)
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Protein: 23.6g
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Carbohydrates: 18.6g
21
Fiber: 4.3g

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 corn tortillas (5-inch), 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, such as safflower, 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, Coarse salt and ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Caesar Salad with Spicy Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Caesar Salad with Spicy Shrimp

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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