Cooking with Rena Lee

Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad

Prep Time: 20 mins
Comments: TS Real Simple

Yield:4-6

INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds)
1 1/2 lbs peeled and deveined large shrimp
1/4 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
5 tbsps olive oil
kosher salt and black pepper
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 small head romaine lettuce, leaves torn (6 cups)
1/2 small jicama or 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled Cotija, queso fresco, or Feta (2 oz)
DIRECTIONS:
  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread the pepitas on a rimmed baking sheet and toast in oven, tossing once, until fragrant, 6 to 8 mins.

  2. Heat grill to med-high. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with the cayenne, 1 tbsp. of the oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. black pepper. Grill until opaque throughout, 2 to 3 mins. per side.

  3. In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, Worcestershire, jalapeno, garlic, the remaining 4 tbsps. of oil, and 1/4 tsp. each salt and black pepper. Add the lettuce, jicama, onion, pepitas, and shrimp and toss to combine. Sprinkle with the Cotija.

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