Crab and Shrimp Louis

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This shrimp and crab Louie is a California original of seafood atop fresh greens and is defined, in part, by its creamy Thousand Island dressing. If you wish, you can use either all shrimp or all crabmeat.

Submitted by Jackie
Updated on September 13, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs

  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded

  • 8 cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced

  • ¼ cucumber, thinly sliced

  • ½ pound crabmeat

  • 8 ounces cooked shrimp

  • ⅔ cup mayonnaise

  • ⅓ 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 lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, cucumbers, and eggs between 4 salad plates. Top with crab and shrimp.

  3. Prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, chili sauce, relish, salt, and pepper. Spoon dressing over salad and garnish with parsley and lemon.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

581 Calories
43g Fat
19g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 581
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43g 55%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 352mg 117%
Sodium 701mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 34g 69%
Vitamin C 50mg 56%
Calcium 136mg 10%
Iron 5mg 25%
Potassium 1017mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.