Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of spicy, sweet, and savory with this Hot Honey Blackened Shrimp Caesar Salad. Tender shrimp coated in a flavorful blend of spices, drizzled with hot honey, and served atop a bed of crisp romaine lettuce tossed in creamy Caesar dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon hot honey (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Salad:
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons
- Optional: fresh lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, hot honey, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until blackened and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, toss the chopped romaine with Caesar dressing until evenly coated. Add the Parmesan and croutons, and gently toss again. Top the salad with the hot honey blackened shrimp. Drizzle with additional hot honey if desired and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- You can use pre-cooked shrimp and simply season and sauté for added flavor.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt-based Caesar dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
