Crab Louie Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cold Seafood
Louis Sauce
Garnish and Assembly
Method
Cold Seafood
Crab meat: If not already prepared, gently pick through to remove shell fragments and chill until ready to use.
Shrimp: Ensure cooked shrimp are peeled and deveined; chop into bite-sized pieces to yield about 2 cups.
Eggs: Hard-boil four large eggs (9–10 minutes), cool under cold water, peel, and slice just before serving.
Lettuce bed and vegetables: Rinse and dry 6 cups lettuce; set aside. Slice cucumber and cut tomatoes into wedges.
Louis Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and ketchup until smooth.
Whisk in prepared horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice. Add hot sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper; adjust seasoning to taste.
Cover and chill the Louis sauce for at least 20 minutes to let flavors meld.
Garnish and Assembly
To plate, spread a bed of lettuce on each serving plate.
Top with lump crab meat and chopped shrimp, distributing evenly.
Drizzle Louis sauce over the seafood or serve it on the side for guests to add as desired.