CAESAR SALAD CHIFFONADE WITH SHRIMP OR CRAB

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This is an unusual twist to the classic Caesar Salad, it makes a beautiful presentation and easy to make! COOKS NOTES: Please adjust quantities to suit your tastes. Please note: this is an adopted recipe and I hope to make it soonest. If you make it before I do, I would appreciate feedback, Thanks ! ZWT REGION: United States of America.

Provided by kiwidutch

Categories     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 romaine lettuce hearts, chiffonade into approximately 1/4 inch strips
1/2-1 cup baby shrimp, approximately 2 to 3 tablespoons per person or 1/2-1 cup crab, about 2 to 3 tablespoons per person
1/2 cup fresh chives, cut approximately 1/2 inch long
kosher salt
freshly cracked black peppercorns
2 cups croutons
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Whisk together all ingredients. Put Romaine chiffonade in a large bowl, add the dressing and toss lightly, add salt and pepper to taste and toss again.
  • Place a ring on the plate, such as a clean tuna can with both ends removed.
  • Fill the ring approximately half full with romaine, add shrimp or crab and chives lightly packing it down in the ring with a spoon.
  • Add more Romaine, filling the ring to the top, packing it down again lightly.
  • Carefully remove the ring, top with Parmesan and croutons and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.3, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 376, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 6.1, Protein 12.8

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