Creole Shrimp Caesar Salad with Cheesy Croutons

Name: Creole Shrimp Caesar Salad with Cheesy Croutons
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. canola oil; 1 lb. extra-jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 1/2 tsp. teaspoons creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere’s); 3/4 c. mayonnaise; 3 anchovy fillets or 1 1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp. Dijon mustard; 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 2 oz. Parmesan, grated (about 1/2 cup), plus more, shaved, for serving; Kosher salt and freshly grated black pepper; 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped; 8 oz. sourdough bread, torn; 1/4 c. olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 oz. Parmesan, grated

This big crunchy salad is a true Southern original.

By Jocelyn Delk AdamsPublished: Feb 27, 2023

2 Ratings

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creole shrimp caesar salad with cheesy croutons

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Want to turn a classic salad into a whole meal? Add freshly cooked cajun-style shrimp! This easy dish cooks fast and tastes great.

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Ingredients

For the salad:

2 Tbsp. canola oil
1 lb. extra-jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 tsp. teaspoons creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere’s)
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 anchovy fillets or 1 1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 oz. Parmesan, grated (about 1/2 cup), plus more, shaved, for serving
Kosher salt and freshly grated black pepper
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped

For cheesy croutons:

8 oz. sourdough bread, torn
1/4 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 oz. Parmesan, grated

Directions

1. Step 1Make Cheesy Croutons: Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss together bread, olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, tossing a few times, until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
2. Step 2Cool 2 minutes then toss with 1 oz. grated Parmesan. Cool completely. (Makes 4 1/2 cups.)
3. Step 3Make shrimp and salad: Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Season shrimp with creole seasoning. Cook, turning once, until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes; transfer to a plate.
4. Step 4Combine mayonnaise, anchovies, garlic, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire, and grated Parmesan in a food processor. Process until smooth and well combined, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Step 5Toss together dressing and romaine in a bowl. Top with Cheesy Croutons, shrimp, and shaved Parmesan.