San Francisco Shrimp Louie Salad

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San Francisco Shrimp Louie Salad

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Experience a culinary journey to the heart of San Francisco with this classic Shrimp Louie Salad. This delightful dish, reputed to be born in the early 1900s in San Francisco, is a symphony of crisp Romaine lettuce, succulent boiled shrimp, ripe tomatoes, creamy avocado, and refreshing cucumber slices, all drizzled with a homemade tangy Louie dressing. It's not just a salad, but a wholesome meal that is refreshing, satisfying, and steeped in culinary history.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Large shrimp
1 lb, peeled and deveined
Romaine lettuce
1 head, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
Tomatoes
2, diced
Hard-boiled eggs
2, sliced
Avocado
1, sliced
Cucumber
1, sliced
Mayonnaise
1 cup (for louie dressing)
Chili sauce
1/3 cup (for louie dressing)
Lemon juice
1 tablespoon (for louie dressing)
Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon (for louie dressing)
Salt and pepper
to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and are cooked through, about 3 minutes. Drain the shrimp and set them aside to cool.
  2. While the shrimp is cooling, prepare the Louie dressing. In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chili sauce, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then whisk until the dressing is smooth.
  3. Arrange the Romaine lettuce on a large platter or divide amongst individual salad bowls.
  4. Top the lettuce with the cooled shrimp, diced tomatoes, sliced hard-boiled eggs, sliced avocado, and sliced cucumber.
  5. Drizzle the Louie dressing generously over the salad, ensuring every bite gets a taste of this tangy delight.
  6. Serve the salad immediately, with extra Louie dressing on the side for those who prefer an extra kick. Enjoy this light yet fulfilling meal!

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Salad/Main Course • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 10 minutes • Calories: 400 • Fat: 28g • Carbs: 15g • Protein: 20g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g

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