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Shrimp Caesar Salad with Crispy Cauliflower Gnocchi

35 minutes
easy
Serves 4 people
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This cauliflower gnocchi with shrimp is a sheet pan dinner disguised as a salad.

Ingredients 

For the Gnocchi

  • 2 (12 oz) bags of frozen cauliflower gnocchi I use Trader Joe's
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • Black pepper

For the Shrimp

  • 1 lb tiger shrimp or large shrimp peeled and deveined or Use 2 lb if you want it shrimp-forward
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

For the Salad

  • 3 heads romaine lettuce chopped, washed, and thoroughly dried Or 1 large family-size bag chopped romaine
  • ½ cup finely grated Parmesan
  • Caesar dressing of your choice (my healthier Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing recipe is below!) Or make the Greek Yogurt Caesar below
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • Parmesan shavings or extra-grated Parmesan for finishing
  • Lemon wedges

Directions 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Tap the gnocchi bag on the counter to break apart any frozen clumps before opening.
  • Toss frozen gnocchi with avocado oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread in a single layer with space between each piece.
  • Roast 25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. Flip and roast another 10–15 minutes, until deeply golden and crisp on both sides. They should feel firm, not soft.
  • While the gnocchi finish, toss shrimp with avocado oil, salt, and garlic powder.
  • You can either add shrimp to the same pan during the final 7–8 minutes, or roast on a separate sheet pan for 7–8 minutes.
  • Cook just until pink and opaque. Remove immediately.

Assemble

  • In a large bowl, toss the chopped, washed, and thoroughly dried romaine with grated Parmesan first.
  • Add Caesar dressing and toss lightly until glossy but not overdressed.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Top with crispy gnocchi and warm shrimp.
  • Finish with freshly cracked black pepper, generous Parmesan shavings (or more grated), and a squeeze of lemon.
  • Serve immediately.

Optional: Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing

  • Whisk or blend everything except olive oil. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking to lightly emulsify. Thin with water until creamy and pourable. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes before using.