Southwest Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad Recipe

Name: Southwest Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE SEASONING MIX:; 1 teaspoon Adobo All Purpose Seasoning; 2 teaspoons Chili Powder; 2 teaspoons Onion Powder; 3/4 teaspoons Cumin; 1 teaspoon Paprika; 1/8 teaspoons Ground Chipotle Pepper (or More, To Taste); 1/8 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper (or More To Taste); 1 teaspoon Dry Oregano; 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; FOR THE SHRIMP:; 2 teaspoons Southwest Style Seasoning Mix (or Use Your Own); 1 pound Large Shrimp; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; FOR THE CAESAR SALAD DRESSING:; 1/2 cups Mayonnaise; 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce; 1/4 teaspoons Anchovy Paste (optional); 1 clove Garlic, Diced; 4 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan; 1 Tablespoon Heavy Cream (can Substitute Milk); Salt (optional); Fresh Cracked Pepper; FOR THE SALAD:; 8 cups Romaine Lettuce Hearts, Roughly Hand Torn

Servings: persons

FOR THE SEASONING MIX:
1 teaspoon Adobo All Purpose Seasoning
2 teaspoons Chili Powder
2 teaspoons Onion Powder
3/4 teaspoons Cumin
1 teaspoon Paprika
1/8 teaspoons Ground Chipotle Pepper (or More, To Taste)
1/8 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper (or More To Taste)
1 teaspoon Dry Oregano
2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
FOR THE SHRIMP:
2 teaspoons Southwest Style Seasoning Mix (or Use Your Own)
1 pound Large Shrimp
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
FOR THE CAESAR SALAD DRESSING:
1/2 cups Mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1/4 teaspoons Anchovy Paste (optional)
1 clove Garlic, Diced
4 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan
1 Tablespoon Heavy Cream (can Substitute Milk)
Salt (optional)
Fresh Cracked Pepper
FOR THE SALAD:
8 cups Romaine Lettuce Hearts, Roughly Hand Torn

1
Mix ingredients for seasoning mix and set aside.
2
Combine shrimp, seasoning and oil and let sit at room temperature to marinate until salad dressing is done.
3
Mix salad dressing ingredients and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
4
Tear romaine by hand into a large bowl (8 cups are approximately 2 heart sections).
5
Preheat a grill or heavy skillet to medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp in single layer, about 2 minutes on each side or until pink and well-caramelized.
6
Toss the romaine with the desired amount of dressing. Plate the salads and top with some freshly cracked black pepper and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan. Top with cooked shrimp and serve.
7
Note: If you like, chill the serving dishes in the freezer before plating the salads. This helps keep the dressing creamy.

457

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE SEASONING MIX:, 1 teaspoon Adobo All Purpose Seasoning, 2 teaspoons Chili Powder, 2 teaspoons Onion Powder, and more.

Yes, Southwest Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southwest Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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