Ceasar Salad with Grilled Prawns

Author
Byron Bay Chili Co
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Servings
4 serves
Category
Light Meals, Main Meals

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 large clove garlic
  • 2 cups sourdough bread cubes (15-20mm cubes)
  • 18 large prawns, shelled and deveined
  • 1 head cos lettuce
  • 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • Finely sliced red cayenne chillis (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon or lime juice
  • 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 4 anchovy fillets, coarsely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 to 4 tablespoons Byron Bay Chilli Co Sizzlin Cayenne Hot Sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup olive oil

Directions

  1. Marinate prawns in 3/4 cup of the Cayenne Caesar dressing for 1 hour
  2. Lift prawns from marinade and cook on hot grill on both sides until pink
  3. Cool slightly
  4. In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat and add garlic
  5. Saute 1 minute and then discard garlic
  6. Increase heat to high and add bread cubes, turning frequently until browned evenly on all sides and crisp
  7. Drain on paper
  8. In a food processor, combine all the ingredients except the oils until well blended
  9. Remove the feed tube and gradually pour in the vegetable oil and the olive oil in a steady stream
  10. Once dressing has thickened, store in a closed container in the refrigerator
  11. In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce leaves, dressing and croutons
  12. Arrange prawns on top and sprinkle with additional grated parmesan cheese and red chillis if desired