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"Shrimp Scampi" Caesar Salad with Kale, Romaine & Toasted Bread Crumbs
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 650 kcal / serving
- ★ 4.3 on Mealime
A shrimp scampi Caesar salad with kale and romaine delivers a bright, tangy dressing over crisp greens, topped with warm shrimp and toasted breadcrumbs for a satisfying weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
- 2anchovy fillets, packed in oil
- 3 clovesgarlic
- ½ small bunchItalian (flat-leaf) parsley
- ½ bunchkale
- 1lemon
- 1 ozParmesan cheese
- ¾ lbraw peeled shrimp, fresh or frozen
- ½ headromaine lettuce
- lemons
From the pantry: black pepper, butter, unsalted, crushed red pepper, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, panko bread crumbs, salt
Cookware
baking sheet pan · chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grater · measuring cups · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · nonstick skillet · oven mitts · stirring spoon · tongs · whisk or fork
Directions
- Toast the bread crumbs with lemon zest, a bit of butter, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan until golden, about 5 minutes, stirring halfway. Reserve to cool.
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw them briefly under cold running water and pat dry; set aside.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat with a little butter, then add sliced garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly golden, 1–2 minutes.
- Juice half a lemon into the skillet, then stir in chopped parsley and the shrimp; cook until the shrimp are opaque, about 3 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.
- Whisk remaining lemon juice with grated Parmesan, minced garlic, minced anchovy, mayo, Dijon, salt, and pepper to form the dressing.
- Roughly chop kale and romaine, removing stems; toss the greens with the dressing until coated and evenly mixed.
- Divide the salad onto plates, top with the warm shrimp and the cooled bread crumbs, and serve.
Two tips
- Prep the crumb topping and dressing components ahead and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
- For a different crunch, sprinkle extra bread crumbs on the side for those who want more texture.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 650 kcal
- Protein
- 35 g
- Carbs
- 24 g
- Fat
- 47 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
- Sodium
- 1286 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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