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Blackened Shrimp Caesar Salad Recipe
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Blackened Shrimp Caesar Salad

Sizzling blackened shrimp skewers atop a crisp, tangy Caesar salad for a quick, family-friendly meal. Charred shrimp deliver smoky heat that complements the classic salad's contrast. Ready in 15 minutes with prepped Caesar kits.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb jumbo shrimp
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp blackening seasoning
  • 2 (8 oz) Caesar kits
  • Grill oil

Method
 

  1. Microwave 1 Tbsp blackening blend to warm evenly
  2. Pat shrimp dry on both sides with paper towel
  3. Combine olive oil, garlic paste, lemon juice in bowl
  4. Toss shrimp until fully coated by oil-flavor mixture
  5. Thread onto wet kabob skewers leaving 1/2-inch gaps
  6. Warm Blackstone griddle to 375°F (190°C)
  7. Brush surface with 1 Tbsp coat of preheated oil
  8. Place 2 skewers per zone with <2-inch spacing
  9. Firm pressure sears shrimp for 3 minutes each side
  10. Slide finished skewers onto clean cooling rack
  11. Separate Caesar kit’s components into portions
  12. Blend dressing with 1 tbsp cold oil, then toss
  13. Remove shrimp from skewers discarding kennels
  14. Top salads with warm shrimp saving 2-3 for later

Notes

Use fully thawed, large-grade shrimp
Use fresh garlic paste from a mortar
Extra fresh lemon juice enhances seasoning
Choose Emeril's or craft your blackening blend
Opt for dairy-free croutons as alternative
Blot shrimp dry: 2 minutes per side grilled produces restaurant-style char
Use room temperature oil: Warmer mixtures coat shrimp evenly
Respawn griddle surface between batches to maintain grate contact
Keep skewers wet during grilling to prevent seasoning sticking