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Caesar 'Lite' Salad

Courses: Salads
Serves: 8 people

Recipe Ingredients

1   French bread - (8") - crust trimmed,
  And cut into 1/2" cubes (abt 3 cups)
1 teaspoon 5mlEssence
  = (see Bayou Blast recipe)
1 cup 237mlOlive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons 7.5mlMinced garlic
2 tablespoons 30mlWhite wine vinegar
1 tablespoon 15mlDijon mustard
1 tablespoon 15mlBalsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon 5mlLemon zest
1 teaspoon 5mlSugar
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlItalian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlSalt
1/8 teaspoon 0.6mlFreshly-ground black pepper
1   Romaine lettuce - washed, dried,
  And torn bite size (abt 10 cups)
1/2 cup 118mlGrated Parmesan
  Grilled Shrimp
1 lb 454g / 16ozMedium shrimp - peeled, de-veined
1 tablespoon 15mlEssence
  Olive oil - for brushing

Recipe Instructions

Position rack in center of oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.

In a mixing bowl, combine the bread cubes and Essence. In the bowl of a blender combine 1/3 cup of the olive oil and 1 teaspoon of the garlic and process on high speed for 30 seconds. Add the olive oil mixture to the bread cubes and toss to combine. Spread the bread cubes evenly on the lined baking sheet and bake until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.

In a mixing bowl combine the white wine vinegar, mustard, balsamic vinegar, lemon zest, sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of garlic and whisk to blend. Add the remaining 2/3 cup olive oil in a thin, steady stream, whisking constantly until thoroughly blended and smooth.

Place the lettuce in a large salad bowl and add the croutons, dressing and Parmesan. Toss to coat evenly. Top with grilled shrimp and then serve immediately.

For the Grilled Shrimp: Preheat a grill or broiler to medium-high. Combine the shrimp, Essence and oil in a mixing bowl and toss to combine. Thread the shrimp onto 4 skewers. When the grill is hot, place the shrimp on the grill and cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until just cooked through. Serve on top of the Caesar 'Lite' salads.

This recipe yields 4 main course salads or 6 to 8 side salads.

Source:
ESSENCE OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse - (Show # EE-2E19) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK

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