Description
Spicy hot honey blackened shrimp Caesar salad brings fiery flavors dancing across crisp romaine waves. Zesty marinaded shrimp nestled among creamy dressing creates restaurant-worthy magic you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (lb) large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
- 2 cloves garlic
Spices and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon + 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon + 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon + 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley
Dressing and Salad Components:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 5–6 cups kale
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1 cup frozen roasted corn
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the tahini caesar dressing by blending all ingredients in a food processor until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.
- Create a robust spice blend by mixing paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, black pepper, thyme, and oregano. Thoroughly coat the shrimp with the seasoning mixture.
- Heat a skillet over medium temperature and melt butter. Incorporate honey, additional cayenne, paprika, and garlic into the butter, creating a rich hot honey glaze.
- Carefully place seasoned shrimp into the skillet, searing for 2 minutes on each side until they develop a deep golden-brown crust and caramelize in the hot honey sauce.
- Allow shrimp to simmer in the glaze for an extra 1-2 minutes, ensuring they absorb the spicy-sweet flavors while maintaining a tender texture. Transfer to a plate and drizzle remaining hot honey over the shrimp.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture in your Caesar salad.
- Adjust cayenne pepper levels to control the heat intensity for different spice tolerances.
- Quickly sear shrimp to prevent overcooking, which can make them tough and rubbery.
- Prepare tahini dressing ahead of time to let flavors meld and develop deeper complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 372 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg