Crispy Shrimp Caesar Salad Recipes

CRISPY SHRIMP CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine romaine, tomatoes and cheese; refrigerate until serving. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt and pepper. Add shrimp, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat; shake off excess., In a deep skillet, heat 1/4 in. oil to 375°. Fry shrimp, a few at a time, 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., Drizzle dressing over romaine mixture and toss to coat. Top with shrimp. If desired, sprinkle with additional cheese and pepper; serve immediately.

CRISPY SHRIMP CAKES WITH SEAWEED SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400˚ F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Put half the shrimp in a food processor and process until a thick paste forms. Add the remaining shrimp, 1/2 cup panko, the egg, sriracha mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, the scallion, ginger and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Process until well mixed but chunky. Drop into 8 mounds on the baking sheet and shape with damp hands into 8 patties, about 3 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. Freeze until firmed up slightly, about 5 minutes.
• Put the remaining 1/2 cup panko in a shallow dish. Heat the vegetable oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat the shrimp patties in the panko on both sides and cook until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until the patties are cooked through, 5 to 7 more minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss the greens and seaweed salad in a large bowl with the vinegar and remaining 1 teaspoon sesame oil; season with salt and pepper. Serve the shrimp cakes with the salad, pickled ginger and sriracha mayonnaise.

SHRIMP CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Soak eight 12-inch bamboo skewers in warm water, about 30 minutes.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Make the dressing: Pulse the lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy paste and garlic in a food processor. Gradually add the olive oil with the food processor running. Stir the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss the shrimp with 2 tablespoons of the dressing and the bread cubes with another 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Thread the shrimp on 4 skewers and the bread cubes on 4 skewers. Top each skewer with a hot cherry pepper. Grill the bread cube skewers until toasted with grill marks, about 30 seconds to 1 minute per side. Remove from the grill.
• Grill the shrimp skewers until the shrimp turn pink, turning once, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Brush the romaine lightly with olive oil and grill until grill marks appear, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Cut the lettuce crosswise into 1 1/2-inch-wide strips.
• Toss the lettuce with 1/2 cup dressing and salt and pepper to taste. Serve the shrimp and crouton skewers over the salad and the extra dressing drizzled on top.

SHRIMP CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a baking sheet, brush tortillas on both sides with 1 teaspoon oil. Season with 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bake until golden brown and crispy, turning once, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and let stand until cool. When cool, break into pieces.
• Preheat broiler. In a medium bowl, toss shrimp and remaining teaspoons of oil and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange shrimp in a single layer on a broiler pan. Broil 4 inches from heat until browned and no longer pink in the middle, 3 to 4 minutes.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, cheese, anchovies, and up to 2 tablespoons water for desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, toss lettuce with as much dressing as desired. Garnish with shrimp, broken tortillas, and cheese.