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Cajun Shrimp Chopped Salad

Cajun Shrimp Chopped Salad

with Charred Corn and Tomatoes
4.5(2)27 Reviews
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on July 09, 2026
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Calories
510 kcal
Protein
23g protein
Total
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Shellfish

Looking for a flavorful, feel-good salad with a pop of protein? This chopped salad perfectly balances smoky and sweet flavors, thanks to Cajun-spiced shrimp and charred corn, tossed with juicy grape tomatoes and fresh lettuce. Everything’s tossed in a tangy, lemony Caesar dressing for a creamy finish that brings the whole bowl together. So, what are you waiting for? Add this meal to your box! Chop-chop!

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1 unit

Baby Lettuce

1.5 ounce

Caesar Dressing

(Contains: Eggs, Milk)

1 unit

Lemon

10 ounce

Shrimp

(Contains: Shellfish)

1 tablespoon

Cajun Spice Blend

4 ounce

Grape Tomatoes

2 tablespoon

Mayonnaise

(Contains: Eggs)

½ unit

Corn

Not included in your delivery

teaspoon (tsp)

Salt

¼ teaspoon (tsp)

Sugar

1 tablespoon (tbsp)

Olive Oil

2 teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking Oil

teaspoon (tsp)

Black Pepper

per serving
Calories510 kcal
Fat34 g
Saturated Fat5 g
Carbohydrate25 g
Sugar10 g
Dietary Fiber6 g
Protein23 g
Cholesterol235 mg
Sodium1120 mg
Potassium810 mg
Calcium110 mg
Iron2.4 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Strainer
Paper Towel
Large Pan
Medium Bowl
Whisk
Large Bowl

Cooking Steps

Prep
1
  • Wash and dry produce.

  • Drain corn, then pat dry with paper towels. Quarter lemon. Halve tomatoes lengthwise.

Make Dressing
2
  • Heat a large dry pan over medium heat. Add ¼ tsp Cajun Spice Blend (½ tsp for 4 servings); cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. (You’ll use more Cajun Spice Blend in the next step.)

  • Transfer to a medium bowl; add Caesar dressing, mayonnaise, 1 TBSP olive oil, ¼ tsp sugar, and juice from one lemon wedge. (For 4 servings, use 2 TBSP olive oil, ½ tsp sugar, and juice from two lemon wedges.) Whisk to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.

Cook Corn
3
  • Heat a drizzle of oil in same pan over high heat. Add half the corn (all for 4 servings), ¼ tsp Cajun Spice Blend (½ tsp Cajun Spice Blend for 4), and a pinch of salt and pepper. (You’ll use the rest of the Cajun Spice Blend in the next step.) Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and lightly charred in spots, 3-5 minutes. TIP: If corn begins to pop, cover pan.

  • Turn off heat; transfer to a plate and set aside to cool. Wipe out pan.

Cook Shrimp
4
  • While the corn cooks, rinse shrimp* under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels.

  • Heat a drizzle of oil in the same pan used for the corn over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, 1 tsp Cajun Spice Blend (be sure to measure—we sent more!), salt, and pepper. (For 4 servings, use remaining Cajun Spice Blend.) Cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque and cooked through, 3-4 minutes. Set aside.

Toss Salad
5
  • Trim and discard root end from lettuce; chop leaves into bite-size pieces.

  • In a large bowl, toss lettuce with half the charred corn, half the tomatoes, half the shrimp, and half the dressing. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.

Serve
6
  • Divide salad between bowls. Top with remaining charred corn, remaining shrimp, and remaining tomatoes. Drizzle with remaining dressing to taste. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavor: Many loved the unique, flavorful combination, especially praising the Cajun-spiced shrimp and charred corn 🌽.
  • Ease of prep: Customers found this recipe quick and straightforward, with some completing it in just 20-25 minutes.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding a crunchy element like croutons or cucumber; some suggested avocado for extra richness.
  • Portions: Several noted the lettuce portion was too small for an entrée salad; consider supplementing with extra greens.
  • Spice level: While most enjoyed the Cajun kick, those sensitive to heat might want to use less seasoning.
AI-generated from customer reviews

Reviews from our home cooks

J
Jessica FealkCooked for 2 people
|Dec 13, 2022

This was delish! Easy to make! I felt the portion of shrimp was generous! However, really feel like more romaine is needed, a whole second head being that they are so small!

J
Jocselyn Cruz CarrilloCooked for 2 people
|Dec 17, 2022

Very good quality ingredients, I would recommend for people who don't like spicy food to maybe only use half the cajun spice

J
Josephine changCooked for 2 people
|Dec 20, 2022

The recipe is easy to cook and straight forward. The flavors are OK together but the texture is strange. I think it needs something crunchy. Good portion however and healthy!

C
Charlene WattersCooked for 2 people
|Dec 18, 2022

This one was a little too spicy for my husband but I loved it! Normally I would be a little more careful when adding spices and just cook his in a separate pan. I just love the variety of meals I can order.

K
Katie McCarthyCooked for 2 people
|Dec 19, 2022

The flavors were wonderful! Only feedback is that there was hardly enough lettuce for one person, let alone two. We had to supplement.

E
Erika Fuller-PorterCooked for 4 people
|Dec 22, 2022

Loved it! So easy to make. Start to finish was about 20-25 min! Will definitely buy again!

C
Cynthia LunneyCooked for 2 people
|Dec 18, 2022

Shrimp and salad is always good. Plus the cajun seasoning for the shrimp was good.

G
Gayle VanderveenCooked for 2 people
|Dec 19, 2022

Made a very hearty lunch for me and my husband. You have really good shrimp! We both loved the salad!

D
Donna DixCooked for 2 people
|Dec 23, 2022

This was really tasty but I hate mayo so I had to substitute it with sour cream

A
Alyssa ScheydtCooked for 2 people
|Dec 15, 2022

We felt like it was missing something, maybe a crunch like mini croutons or cucumber slices.

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