Description
Creamy Caesar dressing elevates this low carb keto shrimp caesar salad into a protein-packed meal. Crisp romaine, perfectly grilled shrimp, and parmesan cheese create an easy dinner you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 grams) shrimp, peeled, deveined, patted dry
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 8 cups romaine lettuce, chopped (1 large head)
- 2 cups (300 grams) Roma tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup (120 ml) Caesar salad dressing
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 6 tbsps (40 grams) Parmesan cheese, shaved or shredded (omit for dairy-free)
Instructions
- Dressing Preparation: Whisk Caesar dressing ingredients in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy, then set aside for later use.
- Shrimp Seasoning: Coat fresh shrimp thoroughly with Cajun seasoning, massaging spices into each piece to ensure complete coverage.
- Skillet Heating: Warm olive oil in a large cast-iron or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and translucent.
- Shrimp Searing: Arrange seasoned shrimp in a single layer across hot skillet, allowing 60-90 seconds to develop a golden-brown crust without overcrowding the pan.
- Shrimp Cooking: Flip shrimp using tongs and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until transforming from translucent to opaque white with a pink-orange hue, indicating full cooking.
- Salad Assembly: Slice romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a serving bowl, then drizzle with prepared Caesar dressing and gently toss for comprehensive coating.
- Final Touches: Scatter diced tomatoes and freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the dressed lettuce, then top with seared Cajun-spiced shrimp, arranging artfully for an appetizing presentation.
- Serving: Present immediately, allowing warm, spicy shrimp to slightly wilt the dressed lettuce, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and temperatures.
Notes
- Searing Secrets: Get a smoking-hot pan to achieve that perfect golden-brown crust on shrimp, which locks in flavor and creates delightful caramelization.
- Seasoning Strategy: Massage Cajun spices thoroughly into shrimp to ensure every bite bursts with bold, zesty flavor and maximum taste penetration.
- Doneness Diagnostic: Watch shrimp carefully during cooking – they transform from translucent to opaque white in mere seconds, preventing rubbery texture.
- Temperature Tactics: Serve immediately to enjoy the interplay of warm, spicy shrimp against cool, crisp lettuce, creating a dynamic and exciting taste experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg