Mediterranean Shrimp Caesar

18 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 13 c. water
  • 3 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp. honey-Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 3 anchovy fillets
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 13 c. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb. peeled and deveined extra-large shrimp
  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. fresh rosemary
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small shallot
  • 13 loaf ciabatta bread
  • 1 pt. mixed cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 2 small hearts of romaine
  • 1/4 c. shaved Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    For the dressing: Whisk together water, lemon juice, egg yolks, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking constantly until it comes to just under a boil and thickens to a yogurt-like consistency, about 4 minutes.
  2. 2
    Transfer to a blender and add remaining dressing ingredients.
  3. 3
    Puree until thick and smooth.
  4. 4
    To prepare the shrimp and salad: In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with 1 Tbsp of the oil, rosemary, lemon juice, and shallot; set aside.
  5. 5
    Heat remaining 1 Tbsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  6. 6
    Saute bread cubes until lightly golden on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes; remove to a large salad bowl.
  7. 7
    Add tomatoes to bowl.
  8. 8
    Heat a stovetop grill pan or broiler.
  9. 9
    Grill or broil shrimp 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until pink and firm, then add to salad bowl with lettuce.
  10. 10
    Toss with 1/2 cup of the dressing to lightly coat.
  11. 11
    Top with shaved Parmesan cheese.
  12. 12
    Pass extra dressing at table, if desired.

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