Ingredients

  • 1 10- ounces loaf sourdough or country-style bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 5 cups)
  • 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, shelled
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips (about 1/2 quarts)
  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes

Method

  • Heat the oven to 325°. Toss the bread cubes with 1 tablespoon of the oil and spread on a large baking sheet. Bake until crisp on the outside and lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, put the lemon juice, garlic, Parmesan, anchovy paste, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. With the blender running, slowly add the 3/4 cup oil. Alternatively, whisk together everything but the oil and then add the oil slowly, still whisking.
  • Heat the broiler. In a broiler pan or on a baking sheet, toss the shrimp with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Broil the shrimp, turning once, until just done, about 4 minutes in all.
  • In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, croutons, and shrimp. Add the dressing and toss to coat.
  • Wine Recommendation: Dijon mustard, lemon, and sauvignon blanc combine in a way that makes them seem almost inseparable. A crisp Sancerre's vibrant gooseberry and lemon flavor, along with its strong chalky streak, will highlight the freshness of the salad and the sweetness of the shrimp.