Jul 09 2026
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Alternates: Shrimp Louie W / Choice Of Soup Recipe

Inspired by The Steinbeck House Restaurant & Event Venue
Time1h 10m
Serves4

Make Alternates: Shrimp Louie W / Choice Of Soup Recipe in just 1h 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Blue Zone Inspired - Shrimp Louie Salad

Blue Zone Inspired - Lentil-Vegetable Soup (Pairing)

Method

Blue Zone Inspired - Shrimp Louie Salad Assembly

  1. 1

    Make Louis dressing (yogurt-based)

    Whisk together plain Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, chives, salt, and pepper until smooth. If dressing is too thick, thin with a tablespoon of water or more yogurt. Refrigerate to meld flavors.

  2. 2

    Prep salad base

    Rinse and spin-dry romaine lettuce until crisp. Spread onto serving plates as the base.

  3. 3

    Prepare shrimp

    If using pre-cooked shrimp, thaw and pat dry. If raw, cook in a hot skillet with a splash of olive oil for 1-2 minutes per side until opaque. Squeeze a touch of lemon juice over shrimp.

  4. 4

    Prepare toppings

    Slice hard-boiled eggs; halve cherry tomatoes; slice cucumber and avocado; thinly slice red onion; slice olives. Roughly chop dill and parsley.

  5. 5

    Assemble salad

    Arrange shrimp, eggs, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, olives, onion, and herbs on top of the lettuce. Drizzle Louis dressing over the salad to taste and toss gently to combine. Finish with capers if using.

  6. 6

    Finish and serve

    Offer extra lemon wedges and a light drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Serve with a wedge of whole-grain bread or alongside your chosen soup.

Blue Zone Inspired - Lentil-Vegetable Soup Preparation

  1. 7

    Sauté aromatics

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 8

    Add garlic and spices

    Stir in garlic, thyme, and cumin; cook 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 9

    Simmer soup

    Add lentils, tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook 25-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.

  4. 10

    Finish

    Stir in leafy greens and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer 3-5 minutes more until greens are wilted. Remove bay leaf.

  5. 11

    Optional texture and serving

    If you prefer a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup and return to the pot. Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle hot into bowls and serve with the Shrimp Louie salad.

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