Crab and Shrimp Louis Recipe
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Crab and Shrimp Louis

By: Scotty 
"This California original of seafood atop fresh greens is defined, in part, by its creamy Thousand Island dressing. If you wish, you can use either all shrimp or all crab meat."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (22)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • 1/4 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 pound crabmeat
  • 8 ounces cooked shrimp
  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced
  • 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup hot chile sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish

Directions

  1. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  2. Evenly divide the lettuce, cucumbers, crab, shrimp, avocado, tomatoes and eggs between 4 salad plates.
  3. Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, chili sauce, relish, salt and pepper. Spoon dressing over the salad and garnish with parsley and lemon.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 581 | Total Fat: 43.2g | Cholesterol: 378mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2006 by MARGOT   view full review
For those looking for "true" Louie dressing, try Remoulade Sauce a la New Orleans. Be sure to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2005 by SFWAYCHECKRGRL   view full review
I am from Northern CA, home of the dungeness crab. This recipe is right on! My mom always...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2003 by GINGERANNSUE   view full review
Made with bottled thousand island dressing for the sake of quickness. Very good. Will make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2006 by LYNNESTWINS   view full review
Very good! Did not have crab on hand, so used only shrimp. The Thousand Island dressing was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2003 by dani   view full review
As a native Californian, I've never seen or heard of a 'true louie' dressing (not to say it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by AROGERS737   view full review
I am sure this is a good seafood salad --- but is not a "Louis" salad. Try using an...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2007 by Mumsy'sCouchPotato Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Delicious! Love the dressing. Scotty - thanks for sharing such a rockin recipe!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2007 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE   view full review
Definitely chill the hard boiled eggs prior to serving on the salad.Because of personal...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2007 by LADYJAYPEE   view full review
We had lots of Dungeness crab given to us by a friend, so a crab louis salad was in order...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2003 by DAVE AND TRUDY   view full review
This was a very refreshing salad. I do not know if children would like it, but I know the 4...

 

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