Orange Caesar Salad Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped garlic, divided
  • 1-1/2 (1.5 litres) quarts Florida Orange Juice*, divided
  • 1-1/2 cups olive oil
  • 3 cups (720 ml) Florida grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay® Seasoning
  • 96 Peeled and deveined 21/25 count shrimp (2-1/2 pounds)
  • 48 cups cleaned and cut Romaine lettuce, 1″x1″ (3 pounds)
  • 6 cups seasoned croutons
  • 1 quart Florida orange sections (2-1/4 pounds)
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    *May substitute Florida orange juice from concentrate

Preparation

Orange Caesar Salad Recipe
TO PREPARE THE DRESSING:

1. Combine the anchovy paste, mustard and 1 tablespoon of garlic in a food processor; puree until smooth.

2. While the processor is running, slowly add 2 cups of the Florida orange juice followed by the olive oil; mix until incorporated, cover and refrigerate.

TO PREPARE THE MARINADE:

1. Combine the Florida grapefruit juice, lime juice, Old Bay® Seasoning, remaining garlic and remaining Florida orange juice; reserve.

2. Place eight shrimp on each of 12 skewers and marinate in the refrigerator for four hours. Discard the marinade, cover and refrigerate the shrimp until needed.

TO PREPARE EACH SALAD:

1. Grill one shrimp skewer (2-3 minutes per side), and keep warm. Toss 4 cups of lettuce with 1/4 cup of dressing and place the greens on a plate.

2. Top the greens with a 1/2 cup of croutons, 1/3 cup of Florida Orange Sections, 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese and the shrimp from one skewer.