Grilled Romaine with Cumin-Grilled Shrimp and Caesar Dressing
2016-02-18 02:17:11
Serves 6
Ingredients
- 36 large gulf shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 4 large romaine hearts, halved lengthwise
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- Caesar Dressing, recipe follows
Instructions
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (350 to 400). In a large bowl, combine shrimp, 1 tablespoon olive oil, cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt; let stand 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, drizzle romaine hearts with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
- Place romaine hearts, cut side down, on grill over direct heat. Grill 45 seconds to 1 minute; remove from grill, and set aside to cool. Add reserved shrimp to grill, and cook until pink and firm, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- Chop lettuce, discarding stems. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, onion, cheese, and desired amount of Caesar Dressing. Toss to combine.
- Divide lettuce mixture among 6 plates. Top with shrimp, and serve immediately.
Notes
- According to the USDA, people with health problems, the very young, the elderly, and pregnant women should avoid eating foods containing raw eggs. Pasteurized eggs can be substituted, if necessary.
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Caesar Dressing
2016-02-18 02:17:48
Ingredients
- 3 anchovy fillets
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3 large egg yolks (see note)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In the work bowl of a food processor, combine anchovies, garlic, egg yolks, lemon juice, and vinegar; blend until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
- With machine running, add oil in a slow, steady stream until all is incorporated. Add cheese, sugar, pepper, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne; blend until smooth.
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