Description
A fresh and satisfying midday meal featuring crispy romaine, tender shrimp, and tangy Caesar dressing over penne pasta. Creamy homemade dressing ties together umami-rich parmesan and nutrient-packed lean seafood in one easy-to-prepare salad.
Ingredients
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
8 ounces raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 cup penne pasta
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1/4 teaspoon sea salt (plus extra for dressing)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 medium anchovies
2 cloves garlic
1/2 medium lemon (juiced)
1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions
Chop romaine lettuce
Season shrimp with salt and pepper
Heat avocado oil in a skillet, sauté shrimp until pink
Make Caesar dressing by blending mayonnaise, anchovies, garlic, lemon juice, water, and additional salt
Toss cooked pasta with chopped romaine in a bowl
Add warm/shelled shrimp
Drizzle dressing until evenly coated
Top with parmesan cheese
Notes
Pasta can be cooked up to 24 hours in advance
Dress dressing separately before adding to avoid sogginess
Adjust lemon juice to taste
Serve chilled or at room temperature
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing/Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: American