Get ready to transform your ordinary Caesar salad into a flavor explosion that will have everyone at the table begging for seconds! This Sriracha Shrimp Caesar Salad is not just a meal, it's a culinary adventure that combines the classic creamy Caesar experience with a fiery kick of sriracha-glazed shrimp. In just 25 minutes, you'll create a restaurant-worthy dish that's both impressive and incredibly easy to make.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup croutons
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Caesar dressing to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by patting them dry with paper towels to ensure proper seasoning and searing.
- In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with sriracha sauce and olive oil, ensuring each shrimp is evenly coated with the spicy mixture.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated shrimp in a single layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and develop a slight char.
- Remove shrimp from heat and let them rest for a few minutes to cool slightly.
- In a large salad bowl, spread the chopped romaine lettuce as the base of the salad.
- Arrange the cooked sriracha shrimp on top of the lettuce.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese evenly over the salad.
- Add croutons for extra crunch and texture.
- Drizzle Caesar dressing over the salad just before serving, using as much or as little as desired.
- Gently toss the salad to ensure even distribution of ingredients and dressing.
- Serve immediately while the shrimp are still warm and enjoy the spicy, tangy flavors.
Tips
- Shrimp Preparation: Always pat your shrimp completely dry before marinating. This ensures they'll sear beautifully and absorb the sriracha flavor more effectively.
- Heat Control: Use medium-high heat when cooking shrimp to achieve a perfect char without overcooking. Shrimp cook quickly, so watch them closely!
- Dressing Hack: For an extra flavor boost, mix a little sriracha directly into your Caesar dressing to amplify the spicy theme.
- Crouton Tip: For maximum crunch, toast your croutons lightly in a pan with a touch of olive oil right before adding them to the salad.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve the salad immediately while the shrimp are still warm to enjoy the best texture and temperature contrast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 180mg
