Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors with this Hot Honey Blackened Shrimp Caesar Salad. Crisp romaine lettuce, tender blackened shrimp, and zesty Caesar dressing come together to create a satisfying dish that’s bursting with taste.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon blackening seasoning (paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper)
- 2 tablespoons hot honey
For the Salad:
- 1 large head romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (shaved or grated)
- 1 cup croutons
- lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and coat with olive oil and blackening seasoning. Cook in a skillet until opaque, then drizzle with hot honey.
- Assemble the Salad: Toss romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing. Divide among plates and top with shrimp, Parmesan, and croutons. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by using more or less cayenne in the blackening mix.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt-based Caesar dressing.
- This recipe also works well with grilled chicken or salmon instead of shrimp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
