Description
A vibrant salad combining bold flavors with a refreshing crunch, featuring spicy blackened shrimp and a touch of sweetness from hot honey.
Ingredients
- Fresh shrimp: 1 pound, peeled and deveined
- Blackening seasoning: 2 tablespoons
- Honey: 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons (for cooking)
- Romaine lettuce: 1 large head, chopped
- Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup, grated
- Croutons: 1 cup
- Caesar dressing: 1/2 cup
- Salt and pepper: to taste
- Lemon wedges: for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by combining it with blackening seasoning in a mixing bowl and let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
- If making your own blackening spice, combine paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and oregano in a small bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the seasoned shrimp, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. Drizzle honey over the shrimp during the last minute of cooking.
- If making homemade Caesar dressing, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Assemble the salad by adding chopped romaine lettuce to a large bowl, drizzling with Caesar dressing, and tossing to coat. Top with blackened shrimp, grated Parmesan cheese, and croutons.
Notes
- Fresh shrimp is preferred for the best flavor.
- Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of blackening seasoning.
- Consider using alternative proteins like chicken, fish, or tofu.
- For a vegetarian option, use roasted chickpeas or grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Hot Honey, Blackened Shrimp, Caesar Salad, Spicy Salad, Healthy Recipe