Caesar Salad with Spicy Shrimp

Rating: 3.76 stars
25 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 7
  • 4 star values: 10
  • 3 star values: 4
  • 2 star values: 3
  • 1 star values: 1

Using light mayonnaise and lime juice in the dressing considerably reduces the calories and fat in this salad. Chili powder adds spice to the shrimp. This recipe is featured in the "Everyday Food: Light" book.

Everyday Food, January/February 2004

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Recipe Summary

prep:
30 mins
total:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place tortillas on a baking sheet. Brush both sides with 1 teaspoon oil; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden brown and crisp, turning once, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool, then break into pieces.

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  • Heat broiler. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with remaining teaspoon each oil and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper. Lay shrimp flat on a broiler pan, and cook until browned and opaque throughout, turning once, 3 to 4 minutes.

  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, Parmesan, anchovies, and up to 2 tablespoons water. Season with salt and pepper.

  • To serve, toss lettuce with dressing. Divide among plates, and top each with shrimp and broken tortillas. Garnish with more Parmesan.

Cook's Notes

Add crunch to your salad: we topped the salad with seasoned baked corn tortillas instead of the usual croutons made from bread.

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Reviews (18)

25 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 7
  • 4 star values: 10
  • 3 star values: 4
  • 2 star values: 3
  • 1 star values: 1
Anonymous
Rating: 4 stars
07/08/2014
Simple, easy and fresh! Tortillas and shrimp were made as directed but we had bottled Light Caesar dressing on hand so it was used instead. Already made this recipe few times. Delicious!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
01/19/2012
simple and delicious
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
08/28/2010
For those of us not as tech savy as oldestgal, it would be nice to have the nutrition info included. Just saying...
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Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
08/27/2010
OK - is it SO HARD TO FIGURE OUT THE NUTRITIONAL INFO YOURSELF? There are lots of resources on the web to do this... I'm interested in what people have to say about the TASTE. Just sayin....
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
07/30/2008
i would like to see the nutritional facts as well-my doctor has advised me to cut out the salt from my diet. thanx!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
07/23/2008
When saying a lighter version does this take into play salt and fat content. A print out of the nutrition facts would be great at the end of each selection.
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Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
05/07/2008
I add my voice to those who would like to see the nutritional information. Thanks :)
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
02/27/2008
fourteen here! need simpler intructions yo. and btw if u dont have those type of ermm utensil than what can u use in subsitude of that
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
01/27/2008
For those who want the nutritional value for this recipe, I found it in my hard copy collection of Everyday Food, Issue 9. It's 282 cal. per serving; 12.6 g. of fat; 23.6 g. of protein; 18.6 g. of carbs; 4.3 g. of fiber. Instead of light mayo, you could also try soy mayo. Enjoy!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
01/17/2008
This is 5 points if you use fat free mayo!
Anonymous
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01/09/2008
THIS IS GOOD! I USED TO BE ON WW, BUT NOW SUZANNE SUMMERS AND SHE SAYS FORGET THE COUNTING. I'M LOSING AND LOVE IT.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
01/05/2008
Need the nutritional info for my points count (Weight Watchers)
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
01/04/2008
Yes, we do need the nutrition info!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
01/04/2008
It says it's 4 servings, Danny, but NI would be nice, particuarly for those following weight watchers.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
01/04/2008
I agree that we need the nutritional info. My husband is a diabetic and so I since I do the cooking i have to watch the carbs for him
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
01/04/2008
Please add nutritional information including fat, calories, carbs etc. Thanks.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
01/04/2008
Please give nutritional info along with how many servings. As a prediabetic we need all the info if its to be useful to us! Carbs, cholesterol AND calories all count!Thanks!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
01/04/2008
I would like to see nutritional information added to all the recipes for those of us who have to watch our weight! Thanks :)
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