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Shrimp Scampi-Caesar Romaine Wedges

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Shrimp raw
  • 1/2 cup Caesar Salad Dressing
  • 1 pack McCormick Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Seasoning Mix
  • 1 Lemon half for shrimp cooking & half for wedges
  • 1 head Romaine Lettuce
  • 1/4 cup Italian Cheese Blend finely shredded
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Cracked Black Pepper
  • Salt dash

Instructions
 

  • Thaw and rinse shrimp well.
  • Season with McCormick seasoning, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Prep lettuce; Peel back lettuce leaves one by one, cut 1/4 inches off the ends of each leaf, rinse well, drain, and set aside. Use paper towel to drain excess water from leaves.
  • Cook shrimp; Add olive oil to skillet, add shrimp, be sure that shrimp are evenly placed in skillet, squeeze a little lemon juice over shrimp while cooking, add cracked pepper and a dash of salt, cook for about 2 minutes on each side or until shrimp are slightly pink and opaque. *Do not over cook* Set shrimp and broth aside.
  • Arrange lettuce on platter, top each leaf with shrimp, broth, and sprinkle cheese.
  • Dip in Caesar dressing or top with dressing. Serve with lemon wedges. Pairs well with a baked potato.
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