Mexican grilled shrimp caesar salad is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the best of Mexican and Italian cuisine. The grilled shrimp is marinated in a zesty blend of spices and herbs, then grilled to perfection. The caesar salad is made with crisp romaine lettuce, creamy caesar dressing, and crunchy croutons. The two dishes are combined to create a salad that is both satisfying and refreshing. This article will provide you with a recipe for the best Mexican grilled shrimp caesar salad, as well as tips for making the most of this delicious dish.
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MEXICAN CAESAR SALAD WITH SHRIMP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Toast the pepitas in a medium dry skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl; set aside.
- Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the tortilla strips and fry, turning as needed, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel¿lined plate; season with salt and pepper. Let cool, then break each strip in half.
- Make the dressing: Combine the crema, Cotija cheese, 1/4 cup cilantro, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, the lime juice and garlic in a food processor; pulse until smooth, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons water if needed to loosen. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the dressing to a large bowl; add the romaine, pickled jalapenos, pepitas, shrimp, the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and half of the tortilla strips. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Top each serving of salad with the remaining tortilla strips and more cheese.
GRILLED CAESAR SALAD WITH SHRIMP
This quickie Caesar dressing has the crucial ingredients that make a Caesar dressing so addictive-anchovies, garlic and a lot of lemon juice and zest-but skips the whisking and raw egg yolks. Slathered on romaine hearts and chunky grilled baguette, it's a unique grilled salad that is a winner on a hot summer day.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, 1/4 cup of the oil, the anchovies, garlic, lemon zest and juice and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in a mixing bowl. Add 1 cup of the Parmesan and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Preheat a large grill pan or outdoor grill over high heat. Cut the romaine in quarters lengthwise, leaving some of the stem attached to each quarter. Brush the cut sides of the romaine with 1/4 cup of the Caesar dressing and place cut-side down on the grill. Grill until the first side is lightly charred, about 1 minute, then turn to the other cut side and cook until lightly charred, about 1 additional minute. Do not crowd the grill, leaving 1/2-inch of space between each quarter of romaine; grill in batches if needed.
- Toss the shrimp with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Grill the shrimp until lightly charred in spots on both sides and just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a mixing bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of the Caesar dressing.
- Brush the inside of the baguette with 1/4 cup of the Caesar dressing and place cut-side down on the grill. Cook until lightly charred and warmed through, about 2 minutes. Cut each piece of baguette in half lengthwise and then crosswise so you have a total of 8 large breadsticks.
- Divide the grilled romaine among 4 large plates. Scatter an equal amount of shrimp on each plate. Thin out the remaining dressing with 2 teaspoons water and drizzle over the grilled romaine and shrimp. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and serve with the grilled bread.
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TEX-MEX GRILLED SHRIMP AND SALSA
Steps:
- Combine shrimp, olive oil, paprika, chili powder, and cumin in a large bowl. Gently stir until evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the salsa.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeno for 4 minutes. Flip and grill until tomatoes and jalapenos are blistered, about 4 minutes more.
- Cut tops off the tomatoes and discard. Cut jalapeno in half, scrape the skin off, and discard seeds. Quarter the onion. Squeeze garlic cloves from their skins.
- Place the grilled vegetables in a blender. Add lime juice and salt; blend until smooth. Add cilantro and pulse until evenly blended.
- Transfer shrimp to the hot grill and cook for 2 minutes per side. Serve with the salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 789.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
SHRIMP CAESAR SALAD
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
GRILLED SHRIMP CAESAR SALAD
Using a bottled Caesar dressing makes this quick. Marie's Caesar Dressing is great for this recipe.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Weeknight
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine ½ cup dressing and parsley together. Place shrimp in dressing mixture and let marinate for one hour.
- Spray the grill with non-stick spray and preheat to medium-high heat. Grill shrimp, turning once, until the shrimp are cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Let cool.
- Divide the romaine among the plates; top each salad with grilled shrimp, croutons, Parmesan cheese and cherry tomatoes topping with reserved Caesar dressing to taste and black pepper.
GRILLED SHRIMP AND CAESAR SALAD
Categories Salad Cheese Leafy Green Shellfish Low Fat Shrimp Grill/Barbecue Jícama Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine first 6 ingredients in large wooden bowl. (Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Preheat barbecue (medium-high heat). Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Grill until shrimp are just cooked through, approximately 5 minutes.
- Transfer to bowl to cool slightly.
- Add lettuce, jicama, shrimp and cheese to dressing. Toss lightly. Sprinkle salad with capers. Season generously with pepper and serve.
WARM CAESAR SALAD WITH GRILLED SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS
Categories Salad Leafy Green Quick & Easy Scallop Shrimp Gourmet
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl whisk together half the garlic paste, 2 tablespoons of the oil, and salt and pepper to taste, add the bread cubes, and toss the mixture well. Bake the bread cubes on a baking sheet in the middle of a preheated 350° F. oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the croutons are golden.
- In a large bowl whisk together the remaining garlic paste, 2 tablespoons of the remaining oil, the anchovy paste, the lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste until the dressing is combined well. In a bowl toss the shrimp and the scallops with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and salt and pepper to taste and grill them in a ridged grill pan or on an oiled rack set about 6 inches over glowing coals for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are cooked through and the scallops are opaque. Transfer the shell fish to the large bowl, add the romaine and 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan, and toss the salad well. Divide the salad between 2 plates and sprinkle the croutons and 1/2 tablespoon of the remaining Parmesan over each serving.
CAESAR SALAD WITH TEQUILA & LIME-GRILLED SHRIMP WITH CHIPOTL
(Title is so long it doesn't fit into the alloted space) Mexican Caesar Salad with Tequila & Lime-Grilled Shrimp with Chipotle Dressing. Found this recipe in Sabroso, a great little southwest dining guide from the Las Cruces/El Paso area. UPDATE 6/15/08 . . . An error has been found in the ingredients (actually two errors , soy and chicken broth). They have been corrected. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Provided by Galley Wench
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Marinade:.
- Stir together ingredients for marinade.
- Add shrimp. Set aside to marinade 1/2 hour.
- Dressing:.
- Whip to a smooth consistency the dressing ingredients; mayonnaise, broth, soy sauce, lemon juice, chipotle. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Grill Shrimp:.
- Remove shrimp from marinade and grill over medium-hot setting for a couple of minutes on each sitde. The goals is for the shrimp to taste grilled! When shrimp is done, remove and set aside to cool.
- Assemble Salad:.
- In a large salad bowl, mix romaine, corn and tomatoes with dressing.
- Place on a chilled salad plates.
- Place shrimp on lettuce bed.
- Garnish with Parmesan Cheese, croutons and cilantro.
- Serve additional dressing on the side.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.4, Fat 33.6, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 137.9, Sodium 796.4, Carbohydrate 29.5, Fiber 6, Sugar 8.6, Protein 22.4
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality shrimp.
- To prevent the shrimp from overcooking, cook them over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are pink and opaque.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the shrimp in a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- To make the Caesar dressing, use a blender or food processor to combine all of the ingredients until smooth.
- For a lighter dressing, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- To add a bit of spice to the dressing, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika.
- To make the salad, simply toss the shrimp, romaine lettuce, croutons, and Parmesan cheese together in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the Caesar dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Serve the salad immediately.
Conclusion:
This Mexican grilled shrimp Caesar salad is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a summer party or potluck. The shrimp is grilled to perfection and the Caesar dressing is creamy and flavorful. The salad is also loaded with fresh vegetables and crunchy croutons. If you are looking for a light and refreshing meal that is packed with flavor, then this Mexican grilled shrimp Caesar salad is the perfect choice for you.
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