Shrimp Caesar Salad

Rating: 4 stars
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This shrimp Caesar salad is a twist on the classic in more ways than one. Instead of drowning the greens in a heavy dressing, this lemony version lets the taste of the shrimp shine through. And don't worry about the anchovies—they'll mellow in the dressing, giving it a rich taste that can't be duplicated.

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Source: EatingWell Magazine, June/July 2005

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total:
20 mins
Servings:
4

Nutrition Profile:

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Ingredients

Directions

  • Place lemon juice, mustard, anchovies (or anchovy paste) and garlic in a food processor; process until smooth. With the motor running, gradually add oil; process until creamy. Add 1/4 cup Asiago cheese and pepper; pulse until combined.

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  • Combine romaine, shrimp and croutons in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Divide among 4 plates, top with the remaining 1/4 cup Asiago cheese and garnish with a lemon wedge.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: The dressing (Step 1) will keep, in a jar in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days. Shake vigorously just before tossing with the salad.

Tip: To make homemade croutons: Toss 1 cup whole-grain bread cubes with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, a pinch each of salt, pepper and garlic powder. Spread out on a baking sheet and toast at 350°F until crispy, turning occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 1/2 cups
Per Serving:
257 calories; protein 21.1g; carbohydrates 12.4g; dietary fiber 1.6g; sugars 3.5g; fat 13.7g; saturated fat 3.6g; cholesterol 155.5mg; vitamin a iu 2648.3IU; vitamin c 25.7mg; folate 39.4mcg; calcium 214.9mg; iron 1.8mg; magnesium 32.6mg; potassium 181.2mg; sodium 548.3mg; thiamin 0.1mg; added sugar 1g.
Exchanges:

1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 4 lean meat

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3 Ratings
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  • 4 star values: 3
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SMOKEATER3
Rating: 4 stars
10/29/2011
Light and Tasty easy to prepare This was a great fresh tasty recipe that was a easy to make and can be adapted to use chicken Ham or any seafood. Pros: Easy to make for 2 Uses ingredients that are easilly found quick to prepare Could sub in Chicken or scallops Cons: Needs a blender or food processor for dressing uses anchovies that can deter folks from trying Read More
jillyburke@hotmail.com
Rating: 4 stars
10/30/2011
This is a refreshing light salad perfect for a warm's summer night. Read More
loudsiam2@yahoo.com
Rating: 4 stars
10/30/2011
This is a very tasty salad! Read More
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