Custrd is out now on the App Store and Google Play — Try it free for 7 days →
Back to recipes

Shrimp Salad with Croutons and Edible Flowers

A quick, elegant salad with juicy shrimp, crisp lettuce, crunchy croutons, and a creamy dressing, finished with cheese shavings and edible flowers.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
350
Protein
25g
Shrimp Salad with Croutons and Edible Flowers
freshlightAmericangluten freeshrimpcrunchyjuicyweeknight

Ingredients

6 items — tap to check off

Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.

Open the app

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    In a small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth. Set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add 0.5 lb shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from heat.

  3. Step 3

    In a large bowl, toss 4 cups chopped romaine with the dressing until evenly coated.

  4. Step 4

    Top with the cooked shrimp, 1 cup croutons, and 0.25 cup shaved parmesan. Garnish with edible flowers and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.

  5. Step 5

    Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • small bowl
  • skillet
  • large bowl

Cook smarter

Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge

Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.