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Shrimp Louie

A plate of classic shrimp louie salad.
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This light and lovely recipe for the classic Shrimp Louie salad pairs shrimp, fresh veggies and hardboiled eggs with a tangy dressing on the side!

Ingredients

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for the dressing

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

for the salad

  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 pound medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce, either chopped or use the smaller interior leaves
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cucumber, peeled and sliced
  • 2 hard boiled eggs

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing by combining all dressing ingredients and letting them sit while you make the salad.
  2. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the Old Bay and shrimp and cook until shrimp are just done, about 2 to 3 minutes.  Scoop them out and pop them in a mixing bowl of ice water so they stop cooking.
  3. Arrange the lettuce on two plates.  Divide up the shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber and eggs.
  4. Either drizzle on the dressing or do like I do and serve it on the side.

Notes

    • Shrimp: We use large shrimp for this recipe, but any size will be just fine. Be sure to cook the shrimp until they are just pink and opaque. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery and nobody wants that!

    • Lettuce: Romaine lettuce is traditional, but you can also use iceberg lettuce, arugula, or mixed greens. You be you, lettuce-wise!

    • Toppings: Feel free to add other toppings you like to your salad…avocado, croutons or whatever else catches your fancy!

Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/shrimp-louie/