Description
Indulge in a vibrant and flavorful Blackened Shrimp Tuscan Kale & Shaved Apple Caesar Salad that transforms any meal into a gourmet experience. With the perfect balance of spicy blackened shrimp, crunchy apples, and nutrient-rich tuscan kale, this dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or sunny picnics. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups Tuscan kale, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup Honeycrisp or Fuji apples, shaved thin
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- 2 tbsp blackening spice mix (1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp dried oregano)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Thaw shrimp if frozen. Rinse under cold water and pat dry.
- In a small bowl, combine paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and oregano to make the spice blend.
- Toss shrimp in olive oil and coat with the spice mix. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add shrimp.
- Sear shrimp for about 2 minutes per side until pink and blackened. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine tuscan kale, shaved apples, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice.
- Drizzle Caesar dressing over the salad base and toss gently to combine.
- Top salad with blackened shrimp before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg