"While most Caesars drown the greens in a heavy dressing, this lemony version lets the taste of the shrimp shine through. Don't worry about the anchovies - they'll mellow in the dressing, giving it a rich taste that can't be duplicated...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons lemon juice, plus 4 lemon wedges for garnish
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2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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3 anchovies, coarsely chopped, or 1 teaspoon anchovy paste, or to taste
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1 small clove garlic, coarsely chopped
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese, divided
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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8 cups chopped hearts of romaine, (about 2 hearts)
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1 pound peeled cooked shrimp, (21-25 per pound; thawed if frozen)
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1 cup croutons, preferably whole-grain (see Tip)