Blackened Shrimp Caesar Salad
This blackened shrimp caesar salad is loaded with flavor and super easy to make! It feeds a crowd, cooks in minutes, and requires minimal ingredients!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp raw, peeled, and deveined
- 2 8 ounce bags Caesar salads comes with dressing, cheese, and croutons
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt or to taste
- ½ lemon
- ¼ cup corn fresh or canned
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Pat dry the shrimp with a paper towel and then coat it with the spice blend. Stir thoroughly until the spices are evenly distributed.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute on each side.
- Once the shrimp is fully cooked, turn off the heat and squeeze the lemon juice over the shrimp and check for seasoning.
- Incorporate the lettuce, cheese, croutons, and packaged dressing into a large bowl and mix until well combined.
- Add the shrimp and corn on top of the lettuce and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- Don't overcook the shrimp otherwise, it will turn out tough and rubbery.
- To prevent the salad from becoming limp, it is best to mix the dressing right before serving.
- Taste the cooked shrimp before adding it to the salad and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Feel free to include avocados, red onions, bacon, or any of your favorite toppings.
- If you're not a fan of caesar dressing, use ranch or blue cheese dressing instead.