Grilled Caesar Salad with Shrimp Scampi Style with Soy Sauce, Fresh Ginger and Garlic (A Twist on Bo

We took two recipes and combined them. It turned out to be an amazing dinner. It is officially added to the dinner rotation.

Shrimp Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

• 2 limes, juiced

• 2 teaspoons honey

• 2 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, finely grated

• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

• 1/2 cup canola oil, divided

• 1 1/4 pounds large (21-24) shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 1 stick butter, softened

Directions

Whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, the lime juice, honey, ginger, garlic and 1/4 cup canola oil in a bowl and add to a food processor.

Add the softened butter and pulse until thoroughly combined.

Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and brush mixture onto the shrimp.

Place onto preheated grill and cook in a single layer for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until just cooked through.

GRILLED CAESAR SALAD Ingredients:

• 4 small hearts romaine lettuce

• Extra-virgin olive oil

• Salt to taste

• 1 squeeze lemon juice

• Store-bought Caesar salad dressing (or balsamic vinaigrette)

• Croutons, for garnish

• Shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions:

Take four small hearts of romaine and slice lengthwise. Take a few leaves out from the inside so you create a bit of a "boat" for your handheld salad. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

Place the romaine hearts on the grill, cut side down, on the perimeter of the grill for about a minute or two to get a char and bring out the flavors of the lettuce. Remove from grill.

Add a squeeze of lemon and an extra drizzle of olive oil.

Fill with grilled shrimp, a drizzle of salad dressing of your choice (balsamic vinaigrette or Caesar dressing) plus crushed croutons for texture and Parmesan cheese if you choose to have the veggie version without shrimp.