Shrimp Cobb Salad

Perfect for a summer picnic, this Cobb salad includes bacon, shrimp, lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado, dressed with a bright vinaigrette.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 37 mins
• Calories: 528 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon salt, divided
• ½ teaspoon ground paprika
• 4 slices center-cut bacon
• ½ teaspoon whole grain Dijon mustard
• 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 (10 ounce) package romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1 ripe avocado, cut into wedges

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and lay on paper towels; cool for 5 minutes. Crumble bacon into bits.

Step 2

Drain skillet of all but 1 tablespoon bacon drippings. Reheat skillet to medium-high heat. Season shrimp with paprika and black pepper. Saute shrimp until opaque, about 2 minutes each side. Season with 1/8 teaspoon salt.

Step 3

Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Mix in romaine hearts.

Step 4

Arrange 1 1/2 cups romaine lettuce on each serving plate. Top with equal amounts of bacon, shrimp, tomatoes, carrots, and avocado.