Frozen Shrimp For Salad
If you don’t live near fresh water, buying and cooking with frozen shrimp may be your best option. This is what I often opt for because the shrimp is frozen at its freshest point and easy to keep on hand in my freezer. Be sure to follow the directions on the package for thawing, and that your shrimp is fully thawed before making this recipe. This is a great recipe to make for the family for dinner because it is so hearty and filling. It is a delicious summertime recipe when you don’t want something too warm, but it is amazing all year long. Click on the link in the box below to read more about adjusting the spiciness of Cajun seasoning to fit your preference.
Make the dressing. Whisk together the milk and lemon juice and let it sit for five minutes to make a buttermilk substitute. Then combine the milk mixture with the sour cream, mayonnaise, Cajun seasoning, dried dill, salt, and pepper. Prepare the shrimp. Combine the spices for the shrimp. Then stir together the shrimp, melted butter, and spice mixture. Cook the shrimp. Add the shrimp to a hot skillet in a single layer. Cook for two to three minutes on each side until the shrimp is blackened. Cook the bacon. Cook the bacon pieces until they are just beginning to brown, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Put the salad together. In rows on top of the chopped romaine lettuce, add the tomato, avocado, cooked shrimp, eggs, red peppers, crispy bacon, and red onion (like the photo below). Serve with the prepared Cajun Ranch Dressing.
Trim the ends of the romaine heart. Then slice it down the middle lengthwise, then rotate the head and make another cut down the middle lengthwise (see the photo below). Wash the leaves thoroughly and pat them dry. Cut the leaves into bite-sized pieces, starting at the top and working toward the stem.
This dressing will last up to one week in the fridge, so it can be made ahead of time to save time when making your Cobb salad. Be sure to remove the bacon pieces from the pan just as they start to crisp. They will continue to cook after you take them out of the pan, and if you wait too long they will be burnt.
