Keto Caesar Salad with Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Keto Caesar Salad with Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients:
For the Grilled Shrimp:
1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Keto Caesar Dressing:
1/2 cup mayonnaise (choose a keto-friendly option)
2 anchovy fillets, minced (or 1 teaspoon anchovy paste)
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Salad:
6 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
Keto-friendly croutons (optional, you can make these by cubing low-carb bread, tossing with olive oil and baking until crispy)

Instructions:
Grill the Shrimp:
In a bowl, mix the shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well coated.
Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are pink and opaque. Set aside to cool.

Prepare the Keto Caesar Dressing:
In a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, anchovies, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.

Assemble the Salad:
In a large salad bowl, toss the chopped Romaine lettuce with the Keto Caesar dressing until the lettuce is well coated.
Add the grilled shrimp on top of the dressed lettuce. Sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese and add keto-friendly croutons if using.

Serve:
Serve the Keto Caesar Salad with Grilled Shrimp immediately, offering additional dressing on the side if desired.

Enjoy this delightful Keto Caesar Salad with Grilled Shrimp as a wholesome lunch or dinner. It's packed with flavors and textures that make it a satisfying and nutritious option for anyone on a ketogenic diet.
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