Super Simple Shrimp Caesar Salad
My super simple Shrimp Caesar salad could not be easier to make! Ready in under 10 minutes; perfect for your busy weeknights! SO easy and SO delicious – my favorite combination.
I am pretty good at meal-prepping but there are some day when I just want an easy-don’t-have-to-think-about-it meal. This usually means cereal, PB&J’s or a thrown together salad. Do you have a favorite last minute meal that is your go-to on busy nights?
What Makes This Shrimp Caesar Salad So Simple?
First, there are only a few ingredients – we’re talking less than 5. Next, shrimp, and I’m talking fresh shrimp, cooks in under 5 minutes. While your shrimp is cooking, you’re tossing the salad ingredients together, and voilà ! As promised, dinner in the bowls and on the table in 10 minutes!
What Do I Need to Make a Caesar Salad with Shrimp?
- Some crunchy greens like romaine, green leaf, kale
- Fresh or frozen and thawed shrimp – you can even use cooked and chilled shrimp
- Caesar dressing
- Parmesan cheese
- Croutons – from the box or try my Homemade Croutons
- Additions: cucumbers, tomatoes, bacon bits…
Can I Use a Different Protein?
Of course! This salad is so versatile, friends! If you’re not feeling shrimp, try salmon, chicken, crab, scallops – whatever you choose will be delicious.
How to Make Shrimp Caesar Salad
The beauty of this recipe is that all it takes is for you to toss everything together! That’s why I love super simple salad recipes!
Super Simple Shrimp Caesar Salad
A super simple Shrimp Caesar salad - ready in under 10 minutes; perfect for your busy weeknights! SO easy and SO delicious - my favorite combination.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Fresh or Frozen and Thawed Shrimp, peeled, deveined
- 1 T Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 6 cups Romaine Lettuce, or other crunchy greens like kale
- 1/4 cup Caesar Salad Dressing, Pick your favorite
- 1/4 cup Croutons
- 2 T Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- Optional: Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Bacon
Instructions
Salad
- Wash and rinse your greens, then chop everything up. I like to chop my lettuce into bite size pieces so I don't need a knife when it's time to eat!
- Place all of the greens into a big bowl or divide into two large salad bowls.
- Toss the greens with dressing in the big bowl, or add and toss in the individual bowls.
- Top with croutons and Parmesan Cheese.
Shrimp
- Heat a large skillet over med/high eat and add olive oil to coat the pan. When hot, add the shrimp, giving each piece it's own place - don't overcrowd. Cook each side for about 2 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from heat.
- Top each salad with shrimp.
- Marvel at your gorgeous salad, then dig in!
Notes
A great addition to this meal is a side of garlic bread!
Nutrition Information
Yield 2 Serving Size 1 gramsAmount Per Serving Unsaturated Fat 0g
If you make this salad, take a pic, share it and tag me on Instagram (@ahealthymakeover) – I love seeing your creations!
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