Best 11 Crab Shrimp Louis Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with the delectable Crab & Shrimp Louis Salad, a symphony of flavors that will delight your palate. This classic salad, originating from New Orleans, Louisiana, boasts a refreshing combination of succulent crab and shrimp, nestled amidst a medley of crisp vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, and a tangy Louis dressing. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the intricacies of this iconic dish, exploring variations such as the Classic Crab Louis Salad, the Dungeness Crab Louis Salad with Avocado, and the modernized Shrimp and Crab Salad with Mango Salsa. Discover the secrets behind the perfect Louis dressing, a harmonious blend of mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of spice. Elevate your culinary skills and impress your loved ones with this timeless seafood salad, a true testament to the culinary heritage of New Orleans.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB AND SHRIMP LOUIS



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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

4 eggs
1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
¼ cucumber, thinly sliced
½ pound crabmeat
8 ounces cooked shrimp
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced
8 cherry tomatoes, halved
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

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

CLASSIC CRAB AND SHRIMP SALAD



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This is one of my favorites. I picked up the recipe when I worked at an IGA supermarket where it was the best seller at the salad bar. It's sure to be a favorite with anyone who likes seafood.

Provided by melimel_86

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces fresh crabmeat, drained and flaked
5 ounces small cooked shrimp, chopped
1 stalk celery, diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 onion, diced
¾ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons fresh dill, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the crabmeat, shrimp, celery, bell pepper, and onion into a bowl. Stir in the mayonnaise, dill, and Worcestershire sauce until evenly blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 93.7 mg, Fat 33.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 434.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

SIMPLE CRAB AND SHRIMP SALAD



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Simple cold crab and shrimp salad that will fulfill your needs. Light and right on carb levels. Enjoy this simple dish; use light mayo and light sour cream to cut even more. Garnish with fresh chopped dill and cherry tomatoes.

Provided by Sahara B

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ pound cooked shrimp (tails removed), cut in bite-sized pieces
1 (8 ounce) package flake-style imitation crabmeat, chopped into bite-sized pieces
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
¼ cup green peas
¼ cup white corn kernels
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 cooked shrimp, tails on

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 pound shrimp, crabmeat, eggs, peas, corn, green onions, and dill in a large bowl.
  • Mix sour cream and mayonnaise together in a separate bowl; stir into the bowl with the shrimp mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with tail-on shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 650.4 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 65.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 966.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

DEE'S SHRIMP OR CRAB LOUIE SALAD



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I have been making shrimp or crab Louie salads for 40+ years. I always make my own dressing and find it is what makes this salad so yummy. I usually make them with baby salad shrimp because that is economical and what my family likes best. It makes a great cook main entee salad on warm summer evenings. If you want to use this as...

Provided by Dee Stillwell

Categories     Seafood

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound of crab meat or small salad shrimp, cooked
about 8 cups of torn salad greens
2 -3 tomatoes, cut in wedges
2 -3 hard cooked eggs, cut in wedges
black olives, if desired
1 lemon
DRESSING
3/4 cup chili sauce (i like grandma's brand)
1/3 cup mayonaise
1/4 cup sour cream or greek yogurt
1 tablespoons finely grated onion
1/2 teaspoon sugar
fresh squeezed juice of 1/2 lemon (cut other 1/2 in wedges to serve with salad)
1/2 teaspoon worchestershire sauce
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Hard cook eggs and chill. Make dressing by mixing all ingredients together and chilling in the fridge so flavors can marry. Prepare salad greens and chill until crisp. I use 1/2 romaine and 1/2 spring mix or spinach. Cut tomatoes in wedges.
  • 2. When all salad ingredients are well chilled, assemble salads in 4 shallow bowls or plates. Lettuce, shrimp or crab on top and tomato and egg wedges around sides. Top with dressing and add additional fresh squeezed lemon if desired. Enjoy! This salad serves 4 for a main entree or 8 as side salads.

CRAB & SHRIMP LOUIS SALAD



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One of my favorite salads!

Provided by Penny Hall

Categories     Other Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

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.

CRAB LOUIE SALAD



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This is a variation of the classic salad. Get your hands on the freshest Dungeness crab possible. It takes a little time to put this salad together, but for an elegant lunch it really pays off!

Provided by sonjagroset

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Crab Salad Recipes

Time 47m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound cooked Dungeness crabmeat
1 head Bibb lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 cup sliced English cucumber
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove asparagus and and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Pat dry.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, ketchup, relish, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl to make the dressing.
  • Toss crabmeat, lettuce, cucumber, and celery together in a large bowl with dressing to taste. Pile salad mixture evenly onto 4 plates; add equal portions of asparagus, avocado, tomatoes, and eggs. Garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 135.1 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 516.2 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

SHRIMP OR CRAB LOUIS



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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

2 lbs cooked small shrimp or 2 lbs crab
coarsley shredded lettuce leaf
chopped tomato
4 -8 hard-boiled eggs
4 large lemon wedges
salt and pepper
1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise (or use full-fat)
1/4 cup bottled chili sauce
1 finely minced green onion (or 1/4 cup scallion)
2 -3 tablespoons minced green olives
2 -4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon horseradish
salt and pepper

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!

CRAB LOUIS



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This is a chilled salad invented by a Seattle chef-and I feel like that makes sense. It had to be a chef that had a ton of fresh seafood around that would create a dish like this. Honestly, it's a bit elaborate, but it's wonderful because it manages to be both casual and fancy at the same time. The sauce has a tingle of heat and some sweetness, too. It's almost like a slightly creamy cousin of shrimp cocktail, but with crabmeat.

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chili sauce
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 scallions, minced
Kosher salt
2 cups (about 1 pound) cleaned, cooked lump or jumbo lump crab meat, chilled
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small bunch chives, minced
1 head Bibb lettuce, leaves separated
1 cup cherry tomatoes, preferably Sweet 100, or grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
1 large lemon, sliced, for squeezing

Steps:

  • Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, chili sauce, sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, half the scallions and a pinch of salt. Taste for seasoning.
  • For the crab: Spread the crab out on a rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the remaining scallions and half the chives. Drizzle with the sauce to taste. Do not mix.
  • To plate: Arrange the lettuce leaves as cups in a circle on a large plate. Disperse the tomatoes around the lettuce. Spoon some of the crab into each lettuce cup. Top each cup with an egg quarter and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the remaining chives and a squeeze of lemon. Hold in the refrigerator until ready to serve and enjoy cold.

SHRIMP LOUIE SALAD



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The Louie salad is a California original that is usually served with shrimp or crab. My twist is to saute the shrimp, but you can also poach and chill them like the original. If using crab, just substitute cooked canned crab.

Provided by Jet Tila

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup olive oil mayonnaise
1/2 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs
1 pound (12- to 15-count) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 hearts romaine lettuce, washed and torn
2 ripe Roma tomatoes, cut into 6 wedges
1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 ripe avocado, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the dressing: Whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • For the salad: To make medium-boiled eggs, put the eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath. Remove the shells once cool and quarter each egg lengthwise.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium high. Put the shrimp to a medium bowl, sprinkle with the Old Bay Seasoning and toss to coat. Swirl the oil into the skillet, then stir in the shrimp and cook, tossing occasionally, just until pink and firm, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and reserve.
  • Put the lettuce, tomato, cucumber and avocado in a second large bowl. Season with 1 pinch each salt and pepper. Dress with about 1/2 cup of the dressing and toss gently to coat the vegetables. Divide onto 4 plates and arrange the shrimp and medium-boiled eggs on top before serving. Serve the remaining dressing on the side.

CRAB LOUIS SALAD



Crab Louis Salad image

Make and share this Crab Louis Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KittyKitty

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped green peppers
2 tablespoons chopped sweet pickles
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 lb fresh lump crabmeat, drained
2 plum tomatoes, sliced
2 large hard-cooked eggs, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; whisk until well blended. Set aside.
  • Place shredded lettuce on a platter; arrange crabmeat, tomato slices, and egg slices on lettuce. Serve with dresing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.3, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 204.2, Sodium 825.9, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 5.8, Protein 26.2

CRAB LOUIS SALAD



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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

base of prepared salad greens
2 cups cold cooked crabmeat, chunks (can substitute shrimp or lobster)
3 hard-boiled eggs
3/4 cup black olives
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup light cream
1/4 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup chopped scallion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped green olives
1/2 lemon, juice of
salt and pepper

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality seafood for the best flavor.
  • If you can't find fresh crab or shrimp, you can use frozen seafood instead. Just be sure to thaw it completely before using.
  • Be careful not to overcook the seafood. Overcooked seafood is tough and chewy.
  • Use a light touch when mixing the salad. Overmixing can make the salad mushy.
  • Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the salad with your favorite sides, such as crackers, bread, or fruit.

Conclusion:

Crab and shrimp Louis salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its combination of fresh seafood, crisp vegetables, and creamy dressing, crab and shrimp Louis salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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