Shrimp or Crab Louis
Indulge in the classic charm of Shrimp or Crab Louis, a refreshing seafood salad that’s as elegant as it is effortless to prepare. Featuring tender cooked shrimp or succulent lump crabmeat nestled atop a crisp bed of chopped Romaine lettuce, this vibrant dish is bursting with fresh flavors and textures. Juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado slices, crunchy cucumbers, and perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs provide delightful variety, while a zesty homemade Louis dressing—crafted from mayonnaise, chili sauce, ketchup, and a hint of Worcestershire—ties it all together with a tangy, savory kick. Lightly garnished with green onions and a dash of paprika for a pop of color, this salad is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, Shrimp or Crab Louis is the ultimate quick yet impressive meal for brunches, luncheons, or light dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp (cooked, peeled, and deveined) or lump crabmeat
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 3 pieces hard-boiled eggs (sliced)
- 1 medium cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 1 large avocado (sliced)
- 2 stalks green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika (for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, chili sauce, ketchup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (if using), salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dressing until ready to use.
Place the chopped Romaine lettuce on a large platter or divide it among 4 individual serving plates.
Arrange the shrimp or crab meat evenly on top of the lettuce.
Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, avocado slices, and sliced hard-boiled eggs around the salad for color and variety.
Sprinkle the thinly sliced green onions over the salad for a fresh garnish.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving or serve it on the side for guests to add to taste.
Lightly dust the salad with paprika for a touch of color if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and flavorful seafood salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2889 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 224.3 g | 288% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.3 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1679 mg | 560% | |
| Sodium | 3522 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.1 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.1 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.8 g | ||
| Protein | 139.0 g | 278% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 440 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 3577 mg | 76% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
