Ingredients

　　1 teaspoon garlic powder

　　1/2 to 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

　　1/2 teaspoon salt

　　1/8 teaspoon dried oregano

　　1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

　　1 head romaine lettuce

　　1/2 cup Caesar Dressing (page 307)

　　Mix together the garlic powder, pepper, salt, and oregano in a medium bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Preheat a heavy nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp and sear until dark brown (almost burnt), 1 to 2 minutes per side. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce and the dressing and toss to mix thoroughly. Divide the salad among 4 plates and serve the shrimp on top.

　　Cooks' Note

　　If you ever run out of cooking oil, this is a dish you can prepare without having to make a quick trip to the grocery for more! The recipe is as versatile as it is easy-you could easily substitute chicken breasts, fish fillets, rib-eye steaks, or pork chops for the shrimp, increasing the cooking time to 4 to 5 minutes per side.

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