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Lemon Thyme Shrimp Caesar Salad

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Tangy, light Caesar dressing with seared shrimp, buttery croutons, and roasted broccolini over baby kale. This salad is a winner!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Servings 2 big salads

Ingredients
  

Lemon Thyme Caesar Dressing

  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 1 tablespoon anchovy paste (or 1 anchovy filet, minced)
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • salt and pepper

Croutons

  • 2 cups bread cubes
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Salad

  • 8 cups salad greens any kind you like
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 6 ounces broccolini or broccolini, cut into bite-sized pieces

Shrimp

  • 12 ounces shrimp peeled and devined
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Make the dressing. Whisk all ingredients in a dish (or shake everything up in a mason jar) with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning to your preference – I usually add a few more pinches of salt.
  • Make the croutons. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the bread and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss the bread cubes in the butter until they are well-coated. Toast the buttery bread in the skillet for 10-15 minutes until golden on all sides, turning the croutons every few minutes. When the bread is crispy, sprinkle over the parmesan and turn the heat OFF. Toss the croutons in the parmesan to toast the cheese just slightly, then transfer to a bowl or plate to cool.
  • Roast the vegetables. Preheat the oven to 400F. Arrange the tomatoes and broccolini on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Roast the vegetables for 20 minutes, then remove from the oven.
  • Cook the shrimp. Preheat a large skillet to medium-high with the olive oil. Toss the shrimp with the spices in a bowl until evenly coated. When the skillet is hot, add the shrimp in one layer and let sizzle for about 2 minutes on each side until just barely cooked through. Remove from the heat.
  • Assemble the salads. Place the salad greens in a large bowl and drizzle with a bit of the dressing. Toss with tongs and divide the greens among plates. Top with the roasted vegetables, shrimp, and croutons. Drizzle with extra dressing if you’d like. Enjoy!
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