Description
Looking for the best Cobb salad recipe? This Cajun shrimp version is quick, easy, and full of bold flavors perfect for lunch or dinner! Whether you’re after a healthy main course or a colorful meal for guests, this salad delivers every time. Great for summer gatherings, weeknight dinners, and entertaining. Save this easy Cajun shrimp Cobb salad recipe for your next menu!
Ingredients
- 6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 3 hard-boiled eggs sliced
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 4 slices cooked bacon crumbled
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning and olive oil.
- Cook shrimp in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
- Arrange chopped romaine lettuce on a large plate.
- Prepare toppings: slice eggs, halve tomatoes, cut avocado, and gather corn, bacon, and blue cheese.
- Arrange toppings in rows over the lettuce.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- Swap blue cheese for feta for a milder taste.
- Prep ingredients ahead but cook shrimp before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 6 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: American