Cajun Cobb Salad

overhead of Cajun Cobb Salad topped with cajun ranch dressing

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Prep Time45

Total Time45

Servings: servings

Calories: 321kcal

Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

Cajun Ranch Dressing

1/2 cup milk (118.3 ml)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup sour cream (113.5 grams)
1/4 cup mayonnaise (57.5 grams)
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon dried dill
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (or 1/8 teaspoon table salt)
dash black pepper

Blackened Shrimp

1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt (or 1/2 teaspoon table salt)
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon oregano
dash cayenne pepper
pinch red pepper flakes
1 pound shrimp raw, deveined, tails removed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Cobb Salad

1/2 pound thick cut bacon diced (226.79)
2 romaine lettuce heads chopped (see photos in the post for how to easily chop Romaine heads)
3 Roma tomatoes quartered and then cut in half
2 hard boiled eggs (read how to make hard boiled eggs here or how to make them in the Instant Pot here)
1 red bell pepper (see note)
1 avocado diced
1/2 small red onion sliced thin

Instructions

Cajun Ranch Dressing

Whisk together the milk and lemon juice and let stand for 5 minutes.
1/2 cup milk, 1 teaspoon lemon juice
In a bowl, whisk together the milk mixture with the sour cream, mayonnaise, Cajun seasoning, dried dill, salt, and pepper.
1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, dash black pepper

Blackened Shrimp

Whisk together the spices.
1 tablespoon paprika, 1/2 tablespoon onion powder, 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, dash cayenne pepper, pinch red pepper flakes
In a bowl, stir together the shrimp, melted butter, and spice mixture. Please note that if you are using frozen shrimp, you will want to make sure they are thoroughly thawed. If they remain frozen at all, they will cool the butter too much when it is mixed together.
1 pound shrimp, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp is blackened.

Cobb Salad

Place a cast iron skillet (or other heavy-bottomed skillet) over medium heat. Cook the bacon pieces until they are just beginning to brown (they will continue to cook as you remove them from the pan, and you want to be careful not to wait too long that they overcook). Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate.
1/2 pound thick cut bacon
Add the chopped romaine to a large serving dish. In rows (see the photos), add the tomato, avocado, prepared shrimp, eggs, red peppers, cooked bacon, and red onion. Serve with the prepared Cajun Ranch Dressing.
2 romaine lettuce heads, 3 Roma tomatoes, 2 hard boiled eggs, 1 avocado, 1/2 small red onion, 1 red bell pepper

Notes

I like sauteing the red bell pepper in a small amount of oil for 5 to 7 minutes. Then I let it cool before adding it to the salad. However, the red bell pepper can be added raw and will be delicious!

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