Avocado Caesar Salad with Sweet Potato Croutons & Seared Shrimp
Avocado Caesar Salad with Sweet Potato Croutons & Seared Shrimp
Servings
4
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato
- 1 large sweet potato
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- ½ tsp curry powder
- ½ smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper
For the Shrimp
- 1 lb of shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or frozen is fine)
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 glove of garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper
For the Salad
- 3 cups of romaine, chopped
- ⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese
For the Salad Dressing
- Half of a ripe avocado
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons smooth Dijon mustard
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼-⅓ cup olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Dice the sweet potato into ½ inch cubes and add to the sheet tray lined with parchment paper. Season with olive oil and spices and toss. Roast for about 35-40 minutes, or until tender and beginning to char.
For the dressing:
Combine all the dressing ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Taste for seasonings and adjust.
For the shrimp:
Heat a large skillet over high heat with olive oil. Pat the shrimp dry, then add to the pan. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook for about 90 seconds on the first side or until the bottom is just beginning to turn pink. Flip the shrimp and season the second side with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Add in the minced garlic and cook for one minute. Remove from heat.
To assemble:
Combine all the components (besides the shrimp) in a large salad bowl. Toss and top with the seared shrimp. Enjoy!
Shopping List
Produce:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 lemon
- Romaine lettuce (about 3 cups)
- 1 sweet potato
Dairy:
- Shredded parmesan cheese
Seafood:
- 1 lb of shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or frozen is fine. If cooking for 1 just get ½ lb.)
Pantry items:
- Worcestershire sauce
- Smooth Dijon mustard
- Smoked paprika
- Curry powder
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Equipment Needed
- 1 sheet tray lined with parchment paper
- Food processor
- Large skillet
- Salad bowl
- Spatula
- Knife and cutting board
