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Cajun Shrimp Chopped Salad

Cajun Shrimp Chopped Salad

with Charred Corn and Tomatoes
4.0(8)27 Reviews
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on August 07, 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 Sep 2026
  • Flavor: The Cajun-spiced shrimp and charred corn pair beautifully, and the dressing ties everything together. Some found the Cajun blend quite spicy or salty; start with half the packet and adjust to taste 🌶️.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and straightforward to make; just note that corn kernels can pop in the pan, so have a lid nearby. The dressing steps are easy, though a few found the instructions for toasting the spice dry before adding it to the dressing unclear.
  • Suggestions: Add avocado, shaved Parmesan, or croutons for extra richness and crunch. Use less dressing and toss it with the greens just before serving to prevent sogginess — or dress each bowl individually. Skip the mayo in the dressing if you prefer a lighter finish, and consider adding red onion or diced bell pepper for more depth.
  • Leftovers: Store each component separately if saving for later; the dressed salad wilts quickly but the shrimp and corn keep well for a next-day wrap or grain bowl.
AI-generated from customer reviews

Reviews from our home cooks

J
Jessica F.Cooked 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 C.Cooked 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 C.Cooked 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 W.Cooked 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 M.Cooked 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 F.Cooked 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 L.Cooked for 2 people
|Dec 18, 2022

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

G
Gayle V.Cooked 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 D.Cooked 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 S.Cooked 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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