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San Francisco Shrimp Louie Salad
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
- 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.
- 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.
- Arrange the Romaine lettuce on a large platter or divide amongst individual salad bowls.
- Top the lettuce with the cooled shrimp, diced tomatoes, sliced hard-boiled eggs, sliced avocado, and sliced cucumber.
- Drizzle the Louie dressing generously over the salad, ensuring every bite gets a taste of this tangy delight.
- 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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