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CajunShrimpKaleCaesarSalad

Cajun Shrimp Kale Caesar Salad

Yield: 6 servings
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Everyone’s favorite caesar salad using hearty kale greens! And made even more epic with perfectly seasoned cajun shrimp.
5 stars (1 rating)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 bunch of kale, tough stems removed, cut into ribbons
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 2 cups croutons, homemade or store-bought

For the dressing

  • ½ cup mayonnaise*
  • ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 anchovy fillet, rinsed, dried and chopped, optional
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • To make the dressing, whisk together mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon juice, olive oil, Worcestershire, anchovy, garlic, salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
  • Place shrimp in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Add olive oil, garlic and cajun seasoning; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Gently toss to combine.
  • Place into oven and roast just until pink, firm and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes; set aside.
  • To assemble the salad, place kale in a large bowl; top with shrimp, Parmesan, salt and pepper, to taste. Pour the dressing on top of the salad and gently toss to combine.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with croutons.

Notes

*Greek yogurt can be substituted.