Shrimp Caesar Salad

Yield: 4 servings

Serving size: 3 cups salad, 7-8 shrimp, 1 heaping tablespoon dressing

Ingredients

Zesty Caesar Dressing: (makes ⅓ cup)
    • 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon shredded Parmesan cheese
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 2 tablespoons water
    • salt, to taste
    • black pepper, to taste
Salad:
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined (30-32 shrimp)
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 12 cups Romaine hearts, cut into 1-inch pieces (3 hearts)
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts
  • ½ cup fat-free seasoned croutons
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. To make the dressing, combine all of the ingredients together in a food processor or blender, and pulse until smooth. Chill the dressing while making the salad.
  2. To cook the shrimp, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper, to taste.
  3. Add the oil and the shrimp, cooking for about 30 seconds. Flip all the shrimp and cook an additional 30 seconds on the other side, until pink and set aside until ready to use.
  4. To assemble the salad, toss the lettuce, 2 tablespoons of the cheese, the tomatoes, pine nuts, cooked shrimp, and dressing all together.
  5. Sprinkle the top with the croutons and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information

Per Serving: (3 cups salad, 7-8 shrimp, 1 heaping tablespoon dressing)

Calories: 237

Calories from fat: 86

Fat: 11g

Saturated Fat: 3g

Cholesterol: 153mg

Sodium: 869mg

Carbohydrates: 15g

Fiber: 4g

Sugar 3g

Protein: 23g