Shrimp and Crab Louie Salad
Shrimp and Crab Louie (Louis) Salad is an iconic American classic, packed with delicious seafood, crisp veggies, hard-boiled eggs, and a tangy, creamy dressing. Simple yet elegant, it’s a great choice for lunch, brunch, or a light but satisfying meal.
Servings 2 servings
Calories 313kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon cocktail sauce
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest grated
- 1 tablespoon chives chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 9 oz mixed salad greens approximately 7 cups
- ½ lb cooked shrimp
- ½ lb cooked lump crabmeat
- 4 hard boiled eggs cut in half or quarters
- 8 grape tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon capers
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, cocktail sauce, dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, chives, and salt. Set aside.
- On a large serving platter arrange the mixed salad greens.
Top salad greens with shrimp, and lump crabmeat. - Arrange hard boiled eggs and tomatoes decoratively around the salad. Top with the capers.
- Serve salad with prepared dressing.
Notes
You can use just shrimp or a combination of shrimp and crab meat. Imitation crab also works well in this salad.
The dressing will keep in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks, assuming you are using store bought mayonnaise.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 367mg | Sodium: 1225mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g
