In a bowl mix shrimp with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Add oil to the skillet and cook shrimp on each side for 2 minutes until browned.
Remove from pan and set aside.
How to Make Croutons:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Place the bread slices in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, combine olive oil with minced garlic and drizzle the mixture over the croutons.
Toss until evenly coated.
Arrange the bread in a single layer onto a baking sheet and bake until lightly golden and crisp, about 10-12 minutes.
Caesar Salad Dressing:
Combine all the dressing ingredients in a medium bowl, stir well, and set aside.
Assemble the Salad:
Rinse and dry the romaine lettuce, chop it and layer it in a large serving bowl, sprinkle with shredded parmesan cheese, add the cooled croutons and shrimp and drizzle 1/2 of the dressing on top.
Toss gently and if needed add more dressing until the ingredients are evenly coated.