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Classic Caesar Salad with Shrimp

Ridiculously good, quick to throw together, festive, and bright! This classic Caesar salad with shrimp is perfect for a romantic dinner over a bottle of white wine. It's light yet satisfying, and it comes together in just minutes. Make it whenever you want to treat the people you love.

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Caesar salad with shrimp classic
Caesar salad with shrimp classic Caesar salad with shrimp classic Caesar salad with shrimp classic
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Composition / ingredients

Servings:
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Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe
By weight of the composition:
Proteins 31 % 9 g
Fats 41 % 12 g
Carbohydrates 28 % 8 g
183 kcal
GI: 13 / 88 / 0

Cooking method

Cooking time: 20 min

  1. Step 1:

    Step 1

    How do you make a classic Caesar salad with shrimp? First, gather all the ingredients on the list. Tiger or jumbo shrimp are best for this salad, but regular shrimp are just as tasty. Which lettuce should you use? The classic version calls for romaine, but you can also use Boston lettuce, endive, iceberg, or napa cabbage. Rinse the tomatoes, lemon, and lettuce in clean water and pat them dry.

  2. Step 2:

    Step 2

    Take the shrimp out of the freezer and thaw them at room temperature. To speed things up, you can cover them with cool water. Peel off the shells and remove the heads; leave the tails on or take them off — it's up to you.

  3. Step 3:

    Step 3

    There are two ways to cook the shrimp: boil them in water until done, or marinate and pan-fry them. I usually go with the second method — the salad tastes richer that way. Put the shrimp in a small deep bowl and add 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil, and a pinch of salt. If you have Worcestershire sauce, add that too. Let it sit for 10 minutes.

  4. Step 4:

    Step 4

    Fry the shrimp in a hot skillet for a couple of minutes on one side.

  5. Step 5:

    Step 5

    Then the same on the other side.

  6. Step 6:

    Step 6

    Cut the crusts off the white bread (a baguette works well). Cut the bread into small 1–2 cm cubes and fry them in a little olive or vegetable oil. If you like, toss in a bit of garlic to make the croutons extra fragrant.

  7. Step 7:

    Step 7

    Spread the croutons on a baking sheet and pop them into a preheated oven for 5–10 minutes to crisp up.

  8. Step 8:

    Step 8

    Cover the eggs with cold water and set them on the stove. Once the water boils, lower the heat slightly and cook the eggs for one minute — they should be soft-boiled. You'll only need the yolks for the dressing.

  9. Step 9:

    Step 9

    Make the dressing. Put two yolks, the mustard, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, the balsamic vinegar, 4 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil, the garlic, salt, sugar, and ground black pepper into a blender.

  10. Step 10:

    Step 10

    Blend everything until smooth.

  11. Step 11:

    Step 11

    Now assemble the salad. Tear the lettuce into rough pieces by hand and spread it as the first layer on a flat plate.

  12. Step 12:

    Step 12

    Next come the croutons and cherry tomatoes. Cut the tomatoes in half or into quarters.

  13. Step 13:

    Step 13

    Lay the shrimp on top as the next layer.

  14. Step 14:

    Step 14

    Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.

  15. Step 15:

    Step 15

    And add cheese grated on the fine side of a grater.

  16. Step 16:

    Step 16

    If you like, scatter a few more croutons on top and garnish with fresh herbs. Your Caesar is ready — serve it right away!

  17. Step 17:

    Step 17

    Give the salad a light toss on your plate and enjoy the amazing flavor!

  • If you're not serving the salad right after making it, add the croutons last so they stay crisp instead of getting soggy — better yet, add them to the plate just before serving. Enjoy!

Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish

  • Canned shrimp - 81  kcal/100g
  • Boiled shrimp - 95  kcal/100g
  • Shrimps peeled frozen - 60  kcal/100g
  • Fresh shrimp - 97  kcal/100g
  • Chicken egg - 157  kcal/100g
  • Egg white - 45  kcal/100g
  • Egg powder - 542  kcal/100g
  • Egg yolk - 352  kcal/100g
  • Ostrich egg - 118  kcal/100g
  • Lemon - 16  kcal/100g
  • Lemon zest - 47  kcal/100g
  • Garlic - 143  kcal/100g
  • Ground black pepper - 255  kcal/100g
  • Mustard canteen - 417  kcal/100g
  • Mustard - 417  kcal/100g
  • Granulated sugar - 398  kcal/100g
  • Sugar - 398  kcal/100g
  • Salt - 0  kcal/100g
  • Olive oil - 913  kcal/100g
  • Cherry tomatoes - 15  kcal/100g
  • White bread - 266  kcal/100g
  • Balsamic vinegar - 88  kcal/100g
  • Worcestershire sauce - 78  kcal/100g
  • Lettuce leaves - 12  kcal/100g

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