Recipe: Grilled Caesar Salad with Blackened Shrimp

MORRISTOWN, NJ -ShopRite’s registered dietitian, Shelbi Thurau, has shared a simple recipe as Memorial Day quickly approaches. Today's recipe is Grilled Caesar Salad with Blackened Shrimp.

Recipe:

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Ingredients

• 1 lb blackened shrimp, thawed if necessary
• 4 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise
• 6 (1⁄2-inch-thick) slices French baguette
• 1/2 cup refrigerated Caesar dressing
• 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. Spray shrimp, cut sides of romaine and both sides of baguette with cooking spray.
2. Place shrimp on hot grill rack; cover and cook 6 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque throughout, turning once. Place baguette on hot grill rack; cover and cook baguette 4 minutes or until grill marks appear, turning once. Place romaine, cut side down, on hot grill rack; cover and cook 1 minute or until lightly charred.
3. Cut baguette into ½-inch pieces. Makes about 1 cup.
4. Serve romaine topped with dressing, cheese, shrimp, baguette and ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper along with lemon wedges, if desired.

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