Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of this Hot Honey Blackened Shrimp Caesar Salad! Juicy shrimp seasoned with blackened spices, served atop a bed of crisp romaine lettuce, tangy Caesar dressing, and a drizzle of hot honey.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Blackened Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Salad:
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup garlic croutons
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Blackened Shrimp: In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, blackened seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet until blackened and opaque.
- Assemble the Salad: Combine romaine, Caesar dressing, Parmesan, and croutons in a bowl. Toss to coat. Top with blackened shrimp and drizzle with hot honey.
- Serve: Garnish with Parmesan and a squeeze of lemon.
Notes
- To make hot honey, mix honey with hot sauce. Also works with chicken or salmon. Try a yogurt-based Caesar for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
