Shrimp Caesar Salad

Ingredients

For The Shrimp And Salad

• 1 pound shrimp raw, peeled and deveined, any size.
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons old bay seasoning see note 3
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 romaine lettuce hearts or one large head of romaine lettuce, washed
• ⅓ cup parmesan cheese finely shredded or grated
• 3 cups croutons see note 4

For The Caesar Dressing

• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• 4 anchovy fillets minced then mashed
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

1. Make the croutons by following this recipe, or seeing note 4 below.
2. In a skillet over medium high heat, heat the oil. Add the shrimp and season with old bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes per side or until cooked through and opaque (no longer gray). Remove from the skillet and allow to cool completely.
3. Make the dressing by combining the dressing ingredients (mayonnaise, anchovy, garlic, lemon juice, mustard, pepper, and parmesan cheese) in a bowl using a whisk.
4. Chop the lettuce, or tear it apart into bite sized pieces.
5. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce with the dressing, parmesan, and croutons. Toss until well combined. Serve immediately in a large salad bow, topped with shrimp.