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Shrimp Caesar Salad Recipe This Caesar salad recipe adds the perfect touch of shrimp. The traditional Caesar dressing recipe contains uncooked eggs. You may wish to omit the eggs if you have food safety concerns. This quantity Caesar salad recipe serves 18-20 Helpful Hints sOmit the shrimp for a traditional Caesar salad, keeping all other ingredient
amounts the same sAnchovy paste is available in most large supermarkets time and energy saver: Use pre-cooked shrimp and a 16-ounce bottle of Caesar dressing Make Ahead Caesar dressing an be prepared up to 1 day in advance. Store chilled in covered container. Whisk before serving.
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Shrimp Caesar Salad Recipe 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice or dry white wine Lemon slices 4 garlic cloves, crushed but not chopped 2-3 pounds medium shrimp, unpeeled 3 large heads romaine lettuce, thick ribs removed, torn into bite-sized pieces 3 cups grated Romano or Parmesan cheese Caesar Dressing (recipe follows) Plain or garlic croutons Freshly ground black pepper Thin slices Romano cheese Lemon wedges In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, bring water, lemon juice, lemon slices, bay leaf and garlic to a boil. Add shrimp and cook until just pink about 2-3 minutes. Drain immediately, transfer to a large bowl. Let cool slightly, then peel and devein if necessary. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Toss lettuce, grated cheese, croutons and shrimp with dressing in a large bowl. Season with freshly ground black pepper and salt if needed. Caesar Dressing 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 5 garlic cloves, pressed or finely minced 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 3/4 teaspoon anchovy paste 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Hot pepper sauce to taste Whisk first 5 ingredients in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil, lemon juice and hot pepper sauce. Serve at once or refrigerate Also view these Delicious quantity salad recipes Tossed Salad - Create Your Own Salad Bar
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