Caesar Salad with Spicy Shrimp

Name: Caesar Salad with Spicy Shrimp
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 4 corn tortillas (5-inch); 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, such as safflower; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; Coarse salt and ground pepper; 3/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/3 cup light mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving; 4 anchovy fillets, rinsed and minced; 1 to 2 tablespoons water; 1 large head romaine lettuce (1 1/2 pounds), torn into pieces

December 22, 2011

WHY IT’S LIGHT Using light mayonnaise (and a bit of water) in the dressing considerably reduces the calories and fat. Lime juice and chili powder contribute unexpected flavor notes while still keeping the whole thing light.

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