Caesar Salad Chiffonade with Shrimp or Crab
Elevate your salad game with this luxurious Caesar Salad Chiffonade with Shrimp or Crab, a refreshing twist on a classic favorite. Crisp ribbons of romaine lettuce and kale are delicately dressed in zesty Caesar dressing, brightened with a touch of lemon zest and juice, and adorned with tender, succulent shrimp or sweet, flaky crab meat. Topped with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan, crunchy garlic croutons, and a hint of freshly ground black pepper, this dish balances vibrant greens with savory seafood for the ultimate indulgence. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for an elegant lunch or light dinner, this seafood Caesar salad is both a feast for the eyes and the palate. Whether you’re a fan of shrimp or crab, this recipe is sure to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
- 1 bunch Kale
- 1 pound Cooked shrimp or cooked crab meat
- 0.5 cup Caesar dressing
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Garlic croutons
- 1 Lemon
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash the romaine lettuce hearts and kale thoroughly under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Remove the stems from the kale.
Stack several leaves of romaine and kale together, roll them tightly into a cigar-like shape, and slice thinly to create chiffonade (thin ribbons). Repeat until all greens are shredded.
Place the shredded greens in a large mixing bowl and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle with the salt and black pepper, then toss gently to evenly coat the greens.
If using shrimp, ensure they are cooked, peeled, and deveined. If using crab, ensure it is cooked and picked over for shells. Set aside your protein of choice.
Add the Caesar dressing to the greens and toss thoroughly until all ribbons are coated evenly.
Zest the lemon over the salad and squeeze half of the lemon’s juice over the greens for brightness. Toss again gently.
Transfer the greens to a large serving platter or individual plates.
Top the salad with the cooked shrimp or crab meat, arranging them attractively over the greens.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the salad and finish with the garlic croutons for crunch.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2290 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.0 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.4 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 907 mg | 302% | |
| Sodium | 6993 mg | 304% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 245.6 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.8 g | 121% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.6 g | ||
| Protein | 157.4 g | 315% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.3 mcg | 101% | |
| Calcium | 1552 mg | 119% | |
| Iron | 25.1 mg | 139% | |
| Potassium | 4580 mg | 97% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
