Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsPolo LoungeDungeness Crab Louie Recipe

Dungeness Crab Louie Recipe

Inspired by Polo Lounge
Time40m
Serves2

Avocado Crème, Louie Dressing

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

STARTERS

Method

STARTERS

  1. 1

    Prep greens and base

    Rinse and dry the lettuce; tear into bite-sized pieces and arrange on serving plates as a bed.

  2. 2

    Make Louie dressing

    Whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, chili sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire, paprika, and salt. Chill until ready to use.

  3. 3

    Make avocado crème

    In a blender or small processor, combine avocado, lime juice, sour cream, cilantro, and salt; blend until smooth and creamy.

  4. 4

    Prepare crab and eggs

    Gently pick through Dungeness crab meat to remove shells. Slice hard-boiled eggs. Keep items chilled.

  5. 5

    Prepare vegetables for plating

    Rinse cucumber and cut into ribbons or thin slices; halve cherry tomatoes.

  6. 6

    Plate base and arrange vegetables

    Divide greens on plates, fan cucumber ribbons, and arrange tomato halves around the edges.

  7. 7

    Assemble crab and avocado crème

    Top each plate with crab meat; spoon dollops or a swirl of avocado crème over the crab.

  8. 8

    Dress and finish

    Lightly drizzle Louie dressing over the crab and around the plate; place egg slices on top. Garnish with lemon wedges.

More from Polo Lounge