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Caesar Salad with Spicy Shrimp

WHY IT’S LIGHT Using light mayonnaise (and a bit of water) in the dressing considerably reduces the calories and fat. Lime juice and chili powder contribute unexpected flavor notes while still keeping the whole thing light.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

4 corn tortillas (5-inch)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
4 anchovy fillets, rinsed and minced
1 to 2 tablespoons water
1 large head romaine lettuce (1 1/2 pounds), torn into pieces

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Place tortillas on a baking sheet. Dividing evenly, 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.

    Step 2

    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 opaque throughout and lightly browned, turning once, 3 to 4 minutes.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, Parmesan, anchovies, and 1 tablespoon water, adding more water as needed to reach desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 4

    In a large bowl, toss lettuce with dressing. Divide among four plates, and top each with shrimp and broken tortillas. Serve with more Parmesan.

  2. lighter topping

    Step 5

    Here’s another calorie saver: The salad is topped with baked corn tortillas, broken into pieces, instead of the usual buttery croutons.

  3. nutrition information

    Step 6

    (Per Serving)

    Step 7

    Calories: 282

    Step 8

    Fat: 12.6g (1.8g Saturated Fat)

    Step 9

    Protein: 23.6g

    Step 10

    Carbohydrates: 18.6g

    Step 11

    Fiber: 4.3g

Everyday Food: Light
TagsSaladCaesar SaladItalian AmericanItalianEuropeanShrimpShellfishSeafoodRomaineLettuceLeafy GreensVegetableAnchovyFishStarterDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeQuickEasyWeeknight Meals30 Minutes or LessBroilCookbooks
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