Louis Seafood Salad Recipe

Name: Louis Seafood Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: assorted mixed greens, whatever looks good,washed and drained,torn,and chilled; 1 - 1 1/2 1 -1 1/2 lb crabmeat or 1 -1 1/2 lb lobster meat, drained and picked over or a combination,chilled; 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled,sliced,or diced,or shredded,or a combination for different textures; 1 lemon, juice of; crouton, preferably homemade (optional); green bell peppers or red bell pepper, rings (optional); thinly sliced onion rings (optional); chopped tomato (optional); mild pepperoncini pepper, italian pickled peppers (optional); freshly shredded parmesan cheese (optional); lemon wedges or lemon slice (to garnish) (optional); 2 tablespoons chopped chives; Louis Dressing; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar or 2 tablespoons wine vinegar, simmered over low heat with; 8 whole cloves, until reduced to 2 tsp,cloves discarded; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup chili sauce, to taste; 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion, including both white and green parts; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; salt & freshly ground black pepper; Dressing Options; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles; 2 tablespoons finely chopped stuffed green olives; 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish, to taste; a tiny touch garlic; 3 -5 dashes paprika

Servings: persons

assorted mixed greens, whatever looks good,washed and drained,torn,and chilled
1 - 1 1/2 1 -1 1/2 lb crabmeat or 1 -1 1/2 lb lobster meat, drained and picked over or a combination,chilled
4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled,sliced,or diced,or shredded,or a combination for different textures
1 lemon, juice of
crouton, preferably homemade (optional)
green bell peppers or red bell pepper, rings (optional)
thinly sliced onion rings (optional)
chopped tomato (optional)
mild pepperoncini pepper, italian pickled peppers (optional)
freshly shredded parmesan cheese (optional)
lemon wedges or lemon slice (to garnish) (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped chives
Louis Dressing
2 tablespoons cider vinegar or 2 tablespoons wine vinegar, simmered over low heat with
8 whole cloves, until reduced to 2 tsp,cloves discarded
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup chili sauce, to taste
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion, including both white and green parts
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper
Dressing Options
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles
2 tablespoons finely chopped stuffed green olives
1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish, to taste
a tiny touch garlic
3 -5 dashes paprika
3 -5 dashes tarragon vinegar, plus
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1
Combine all dressing ingredients including any desired optional ingredients, and refrigerate, covered, for several hours before serving.
2
Divide greens onto 4 individual salad plates or place in a large serving bowl.
3
Top with shrimp and/or crab and/or lobster, and drizzle with lemon juice.
4
Garnish with any or all of the optional ingredients, the more the better.
5
Sprinkle with chopped chives.
6
If serving individually, top each salad with a dollop of Louis Dressing, serving the remainder on the side.
7
If serving from a large serving bowl, present, add dressing, and toss the salad at the table.
8
Serve additional dressing on the side.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 32 ingredients. The key ingredients include: assorted mixed greens, whatever looks good,washed and drained,torn,and chilled, 1 - 1 1/2 1 -1 1/2 lb crabmeat or 1 -1 1/2 lb lobster meat, drained and picked over or a combination,chilled, 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled,sliced,or diced,or shredded,or a combination for different textures, 1 lemon, juice of, and more.

Yes, Louis Seafood Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Louis Seafood Salad

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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