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Blackened Shrimp Caesar Salad: The Ultimate Quick Meal
Emily

Blackened Shrimp Caesar Salad

A quick weeknight meal featuring smoky, spice-crusted blackened shrimp served over a tangy Caesar salad base. This recipe uses pre-made Caesar kits for efficiency, ensuring bold flavors and vibrant textures in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Jumbo shrimp (peeled, deveined) - 1 pound
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic paste - 1 tablespoon
  • Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
  • Blackening/Cajun seasoning - 2 tablespoons total (1 tablespoon for marination, 1 tablespoon for grill seasoning)
  • Caesar salad kits - 2 (8 oz) bags (with romaine, croutons, and cheese)
  • Wooden kabob skewers - As needed
  • Avocado oil (optional halal substitute for olive oil)
  • Kitchen shears (for removing tails, if desired)

Method
 

  1. Dry shrimp thoroughly with paper towels
  2. Mix shrimp with olive oil, garlic paste, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of seasoning
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes to marinate
  4. Thread shrimp onto pre-soaked skewers, spacing 1 inch apart
  5. Season both sides of kabobs with remaining 1 tablespoon of seasoning
  6. Preheat grill or griddle to high heat
  7. Grill kabobs for 3-4 minutes per side until charred and opaque
  8. Serve skewers over Caesar salad with dressing

Notes

Substitute store-brand Caesar kit for cost efficiency
Use kitchen shears instead of tails if desired
Replace wooden skewers with stainless steel for reuse
Avoid overcooking by basting with marinade first
Check Caesar kit for hidden pork derivatives if not certified halal