P+p Louie Recipe
blue crab / butter bibb lettuce / cured yolk / tomato / asparagus / avocado / poppy seed dressing
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Asparagus
Blanch the asparagus in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Tomato
Dice the large tomato into small cubes and set aside.
- 3
Prepare the Avocado
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh out. Cut into thin slices.
- 4
Plate the Dish
On a large plate, lay down the butter bibb lettuce leaves as a base. Top with the blue crab meat, diced tomato, blanched asparagus, and sliced avocado.
- 5
Add the Egg Yolk
Carefully place the cured egg yolks on top of the salad for added richness.
- 6
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the entire salad. Season with salt and pepper to taste.