Grilled Shrimp Caesar Wraps (Print Version)

Grilled shrimp with crisp romaine and creamy Caesar dressing in warm tortillas.

# Components:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
04 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder

→ Caesar Dressing

07 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
08 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
12 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
13 - 1 garlic clove, minced
14 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Wrap Assembly

15 - 4 large flour tortillas, 10-inch diameter
16 - 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
17 - 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
18 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
19 - 1/2 cup croutons

# Directions:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
03 - Grill shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until opaque and lightly charred. Remove and set aside.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and black pepper until smooth.
05 - Warm tortillas slightly in a dry skillet or microwave for easier rolling.
06 - In the center of each tortilla, layer chopped romaine, grilled shrimp, shaved Parmesan, cherry tomatoes, and croutons. Drizzle with Caesar dressing.
07 - Fold in sides and roll up tightly to form wraps. Slice in half if desired.
08 - Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners when you want something that feels like a restaurant meal.
  • The grilled shrimp develops this smoky char that makes the whole wrap taste like summer, even if you're cooking indoors.
  • Caesar dressing from scratch tastes nothing like the bottled version, and people will actually ask if you made it.
02 -
  • Overcooked shrimp becomes rubbery and sad, so watch them closely on the grill—that opaque pink color happens suddenly and if you miss it by 30 seconds, you'll regret it.
  • Don't skip the fresh lemon juice in the dressing; it's what separates homemade Caesar from the thick, one-note version you might be used to.
03 -
  • If your shrimp are small or medium-sized, reduce the cooking time by about 30 seconds per side because they'll cook through faster than large ones.
  • A squeeze of fresh lime juice alongside the lemon in the dressing adds a subtle brightness that makes the whole thing taste more summery and complex.
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