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Caesar Salad with Shrimp This modified Caesar dressing contains no egg, but tastes just as delicious as the original. Rating: Serves: 4 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 19 minutes

 

1 ten-ounce loaf sourdough bread, or country-style bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 5 cups) 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon anchovy paste 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1 pound medium shrimp, shelled 1 head romaine lettuce, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips (about 1/2 quart) 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes Heat the oven to 325 degrees. Toss the bread cubes with 1 tablespoon of the oil and spread on a large baking sheet. Bake until crisp on the outside and lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Let cool. Meanwhile, put the lemon juice, garlic, Parmesan, anchovy paste, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. With the blender running, slowly add the 3/4 cup oil. Alternatively, whisk together everything but the oil and then add the oil slowly, still whisking. Heat the broiler. In a broiler pan or on a baking sheet, toss the shrimp with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Broil the shrimp, turning once, until just done, about 4 minutes in all. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, croutons, and shrimp. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Wine Recommendation: Dijon mustard, lemon, and sauvignon blanc combine in a way that makes them seem almost inseparable. A crisp Sancerre’s vibrant gooseberry and lemon flavor, along with its strong chalky streak, will highlight the freshness of the sala