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hot honey blackened shrimp caesar salad Recipe

hot honey blackened shrimp caesar salad Recipe

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A delicious and flavorful recipe for Hot Honey Blackened Shrimp Caesar Salad that combines spicy shrimp with a creamy tahini Caesar dressing on a bed of kale, avocado, and roasted corn.

Ingredients

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For the Shrimp:

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp + 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp + 1/4 tsp garlic powder, divided
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp + 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, divided
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp honey

For the Salad:

  • 56 cups kale
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup frozen roasted corn
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 2 tsp anchovy paste
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Make the Tahini Caesar Dressing: In the bowl of a food processor, combine all the ingredients for the dressing and whip until creamy. Taste for salt and pepper. Spoon into an airtight jar or container and set aside.
  2. Toss the Shrimp: Coat the shrimp in a mixture of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, thyme, oregano, and salt.
  3. Cook the Shrimp: Melt butter in a skillet, add honey and spices, then sear the shrimp on both sides until cooked through.
  4. Assemble the Salad: Massage kale with the Tahini Caesar dressing, add avocado, roasted corn, and cooked shrimp. Drizzle with more dressing and top with parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • You can adjust the spice level of the shrimp by increasing or decreasing the amount of cayenne pepper.
  • Feel free to customize the salad with additional toppings like cherry tomatoes or croutons.

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Keywords: Shrimp Caesar Salad, Hot Honey Shrimp, Tahini Caesar Dressing, Spicy Shrimp Salad