Indulge in the classic seafood delight - Crab Louis, a symphony of flavors and textures that tantalizes the taste buds. This iconic dish, with its roots in the Pacific Northwest, combines succulent Dungeness crab with a medley of fresh, crisp ingredients, resulting in a culinary masterpiece. Served chilled, Crab Louis is a harmonious blend of briny crab, tangy dressing, crisp lettuce, and a burst of flavors from diced celery, red onion, and hard-boiled eggs. The crowning glory is a drizzle of tangy Louie dressing, a secret sauce that elevates this dish to legendary status. Discover the authentic Crab Louis recipe, along with variations that cater to diverse preferences, including a vegetarian version that celebrates the vibrancy of vegetables. Additional recipes offer creative twists, such as the Dungeness Crab Cakes with Louis Dressing, where succulent crab cakes are paired with the iconic dressing, and the Crab and Avocado Salad, a refreshing combination of crab, avocado, and zesty dressing. Embark on a culinary journey with Crab Louis, a timeless dish that captures the essence of coastal cuisine.
Here are our top 19 tried and tested recipes!
CRAB AND SHRIMP LOUIS
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.
Provided by Scotty
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 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.
- Evenly divide the lettuce, cucumbers, crab, shrimp, avocado, tomatoes and eggs between 4 salad plates.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 352.3 mg, Fat 43.2 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 700.7 mg, Sugar 6 g
CRAB LOUIS
"I make this salad when it's hot outside and we're looking for something quick and simple for dinner," says Gail VanGundy. The Parker, Colorado cook likes to serve hers with butter crackers.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Divide the salad greens, crab, tomatoes, eggs and olives between two serving plates. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; drizzle over salads.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 293mg cholesterol, Sodium 950mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
CRAB LOUIS
Steps:
- On 4 luncheon-size plates, make beds of lettuce. Mound crab on top. Combine dressing ingredients and spoon over crab, then garnish each plate with tomatoes and hard-cooked eggs.
CRAB LOUIS
Steps:
- Make dressing:
- Whisk together mayonnaise, chili sauce, scallion, green olives, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, bottled horseradish, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Pick over crabmeat, then divide among 4 plates lined with shredded iceberg lettuce. Garnish with capers and wedges of tomato, hard-boiled egg, and lemon and serve with dressing.
SHRIMP OR CRAB LOUIS
I have made this using the packaged crab meat and have also made this using both crab and small shrimp, this makes a wonderful lower fat salad to serve for a brunch get together :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Crab
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk all dressing ingredients together and season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare four large bowls.
- Divide the shredded lettuce in the bowls.
- Divide and top with seafood, then place egg wedges and tomatoes around the seafood, with a lemon wedge.
- Pass the dressing on the side.
- Delicious!
MOCK CRAB LOUIS SALAD
"Come spring, I like a meal that doesn't involve turning on the stove," pens Alice Cibulka of Sun City, Arizona. "This hearty salad is quick, filling and fantastic. I round it out with lemonade, ice cream and a bunch of daffodils."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the peas, crab, celery, onion and green pepper. Combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper; pour over crab mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled. Serve on a lettuce-lined plate with egg and tomato.
Nutrition Facts :
LOUIS CRAB-SALAD DRESSING
Provided by Paul Prudhomme
Categories easy, condiments, salads and dressings
Time 5m
Yield About 1 3/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put mayonnaise in mixing bowl.
- Add the cream, chili sauce, peppers, scallions, green olives, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Blend well.
- Serve with cold crab or other cold seafood.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 543, UnsaturatedFat 46 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 651 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
CRAB LOUIS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Using your finger, carefully pick through the crab and discard any bits of shell or hard cartilage. Try to leave the lumps as intact as possible. Put the meat in a large bowl.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, chili sauce, bell pepper, lemon juice, 1/2-teaspoon salt, scallion, a couple dashes Worcestershire, and hot sauce. Season the dressing with pepper to taste.
- Gently fold about 1/4 cup of the dressing into the crab with a rubber spatula. Take care not to break the crab into smaller pieces. Put the crab salad and the dressing in the refrigerator until cold.
- Meanwhile, put the hard-boiled egg in a fine sieve set over a bowl. Using the back of a spoon, rub the egg through mesh to make a fine textured garnish. Set aside.
- Divide the lettuce leaves among 4 plates. Top each with a tomato slice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place an avocado quarter across each tomato slice and top with 1/4 of the crab mixture. Spoon some of the dressing over the crab and sprinkle each salad with some of the egg. Serve and pass the remaining dressing at the table.
CRAB LOUIS SALAD
Make and share this Crab Louis Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jeff Hixson
Categories Crab
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare lettuce and line a shallow serving dish with greens.
- Make dressing by combining ingredients in order given and toss with crabmeat.
- Spoon crabmeat onto lettuce.
- Garnish with sliced eggs and olives.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.2, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 319.4, Sodium 1077.4, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 5.6, Protein 12.8
CRAB LOUIS SALAD
Steps:
- 1.Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients. Set aside. 2.Place lettuce on a large platter or divide among 4 individual serving plates. Top with crab, eggs, tomatoes, avocado, fennel and carrot, dividing evenly. Serve dressing alongside
CRAB LOUIS
Provided by Julia Reed
Categories easy, lunch, quick, salads and dressings
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the mayonnaise, chili sauce, Worcestershire, green pepper, scallions and lemon juice in a medium bowl and whisk until blended. Fold in the whipped cream and season with the salt, pepper and cayenne.
- Line a shallow salad bowl with shredded lettuce and mound crabmeat on top. Spoon dressing over the crab. Garnish with tomatoes and hard-boiled eggs.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 602, UnsaturatedFat 41 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 1194 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CRAB & SHRIMP LOUIS SALAD
One of my favorite salads!
Provided by Penny Hall
Categories Other Salads
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. 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
- 2. 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.
MOCK CRAB LOUIS SALAD FOR TWO
Found the original recipe in Cooking for Two Magazine by Alice Cibulka. I have added a few ingredients and it is a quick and easy refreshing salad for two! I serve on lettuce leaves or serve on chopped lettuce. This along with some bread makes a light and delicious lunch or dinner. Chill time is cooking time.
Provided by mama smurf
Categories Crab
Time 16m
Yield 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the peas, crab, celery, onion and green pepper.
- Combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, Krazy salt and lemon pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the crab mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.
- Serve on lettuce and top with hard cooked egg and tomato.
CRAB, SHRIMP OR LOBSTER LOUIS RECIPE
Provided by á-830
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Louis Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, chili sauce, parsley, tarragon, shallot, salt and pepper to taste. Add lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld. Just before serving, place crab meat, shrimp or lobster in a medium bowl. Pout in sauce; toss gently with a rubber spatula or your hands, taking care not to break up the lumps of crab or lobster. Arrange greens on a large chilled platter; spoon seafood mixture into the center. Arrange your choice of optional garnishes around the edges.
CRAB LOUIS
I love Crab Louis and this version from Sunset Favorite Recipes sounds good. Times do not include cooking the crab or eggs.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix together the mayonnaise, whipped cream, chile sauce, green pepper, and green onion.
- Season with salt and lemon juice to taste.
- Arrange outer leaves of lettuce on 4 large plates; shred the heart of the lettuce and arrange a bed of shredded lettuce in the center of the leaves.
- Place the body meat of the crab on the shredded lettuce.
- Cut tomatoes and eggs in sixths and arrange symmetrically around the crab.
- Pour over the Louis dressing and garnish with crab legs.
CRAB LOUIS
My family loves this super simple dish. You can also use shrimp.
Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Categories Other Salads
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Dressing: Mix all ingredients. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
- 2. Drain crabmeat. Chill.
- 3. Arrange crab, tomatoes, eggs on greens. Serve with dressing.
CRAB AND SHRIMP LOUIS
When you can't decide if you'd rather have a Crab Louis or Shrimp Louis salad, then have them both! The history of the Crab Louis (and Shrimp Louis) is vague. Various restaurants in Seattle, Spokane, Portland and San Francisco have claimed to be the creator of the original Crab Louis. But it's generally thought to have been...
Provided by Vickie Parks
Categories Seafood
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Combine the lettuce, eggs, cucumbers, crab, shrimp, avocado, and tomatoes, and toss well.
- 2. Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, chili sauce, relish, salt and lemon pepper. Add to the salad, and gently toss until well coated.
- 3. Divide evenly among 4 salad bowls, garnish each serving with green onions and a lemon wedge. Serve chilled.
CRAB LOUIS (RECIPE ORIGINATED IN SAN FRANCISCO MAN
Steps:
- 1. Line salad bowl or 4 serving plates with butter lettuce leaves. Put shredded lettuce on top of leaves. Mound crab on top of lettuce.
- 2. Slice 2 hard cooked eggs and arrange with tomato wedges around crab. Rice remaining eggs or put through a sieve and sprinkle over crab with chopped chives. Season to taste with salt. Pour dressing over salad. Garnish with olives
- 3. Louis Dressing: 2 cups mayonnaise 1 cup chili sauce 1/2 tsp. tarragon vinegar 1/2 tsp. prepared horseradish 1 tsp. Worcestershire 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 1/4 cup chopped pimiento Salt and pepper Mix mayonnaise. chili sauce, vinegar, horseradish, Worcestershire, green pepper and pimiento. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir well. Chill covered. Makes about 3 1/2 cups dressing Salad serves 4 My Old Recipes
SPICY SOUTHWEST-STYLE LOUIS KEMP CRAB DELIGHTS LETTUCE WRAPS RECIPE - (4.8/5)
Provided by JMarieMartin
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Break up the Louis Kemp Crab Delights into chunks into a bowl with your hands. Then, mix in the cilantro, green onions, Greek yogurt, jalapeno, ancho chile powder, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and black pepper. Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons or to taste of the crab mixture into each butter lettuce leaf. Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges and garnish with fresh cilantro and green onions, or refrigerate overnight or for up to 5 days.
Tips:
- When choosing crab meat, opt for fresh or frozen lump crab meat for the best flavor and texture.
- If using frozen crab meat, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator or under cold running water.
- Be gentle when handling the crab meat to prevent it from breaking up.
- For a more authentic Crab Louis, use a homemade Louis dressing. Recipes for Louis dressing can easily be found online or in cookbooks.
- Serve Crab Louis immediately after assembling so that the lettuce does not wilt.
Conclusion:
Crab Louis is a classic seafood salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you enjoy it as a light lunch or as a main course, Crab Louis is sure to be a hit.
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