Grilled Caesar Shrimp Salad

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 25 mins.
Cook Time: 25 mins.
Yield: 6 to 8 side salads
Ingredients
1 (8-inch) piece of French bread, crust trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon Emeril's Essence, recipe follows
1 cup olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 head romaine lettuce, washed and dried, torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Grilled Shrimp, recipe follows

Position rack in center of oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 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.

Grilled Shrimp:
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and de-veined
1 tablespoon Essence, recipe follows
Olive oil, for brushing

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.

Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning:
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons each of salt and garlic powder
1 tablespoon each of black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried oregano and dried thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Southern Shrimp Salad Recipe

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons shrimp boil, tied into a cheesecloth
2 pounds shrimp, cleaned, peeled, and deveined

1 cup uncooked white rice

1/2 cup onion, chopped

1/2 cup green olives, chopped

Freshly ground black pepper

1 cup mayonnaise

Paprika, for garnish

Lemon wedges, for garnish

Tomato wedges, for garnish

Recipe Summary

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 25 Minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add shrimp boil sachet. Add shrimp and boil for 4 minutes. Drain shrimp and reserve shrimp boil water. Chop shrimp into bite size chunks and place on paper towels to cool. In the reserved shrimp boil water, add the rice, and cook until tender for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain rice in colander and allow to cool. Add onion, olives, and pepper to rice, and stir in the mayonnaise. Add the cooled dry shrimp to the mixture and blend well. Sprinkle with paprika and garnish with lemon and tomato wedges.

All About Katherine

Name:
Katherine Trinity Garcia

DOB:
March 17, 2000

Current Age:
Seven

Current Sizes:
Shirts - 10-14 Girls
Pants, Skirts, Underwear - 10
Socks and Shoes - 2 Girls


When Katherine was born, she came out kicking. She was my first-born little girl and had won a special place in my heart the moment she came out. I carried her to the nursery. Where she appropriately baptized me by pissing all over me. I knew then she would be a handful.

Boy, I never knew what hit me. Her first words were "DADA!" which melted my heart. She came home from school one day and boldly stated to me, "I have a boyfriend!" I went through the roof. "What do you mean you have a boyfriend?!" I exclaimed. "I have a boyfriend and his name is Trent." she said with pride in her voice. "YOU, little girl are not allowed to have a boyfriend until your thirty!" I stated loudly, "And, you are not allowed to marry anyone until your fifty!" This is where I knew I went overboard, "On top of all that you are not allowed to wear make-up until your twenty-one. And if I ever catch you wearing low-rise jeans or cut-off daisy duke shorts, I"LL KILL YOU!" She only quietly stated "Ok, daddy, I won't do those things." She has never stated that she wants or needs a boyfriend since that day. I know I can't hold things off forever, but damb I'm going to try!

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