Crab and Shrimp Louis

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This shrimp and crab Louie is a California original of seafood atop fresh greens with Thousand Island dressing. This makes a perfect light meal.

Ingredients

4 large eggs
1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
8 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced
1/4 cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 pound crabmeat
8 ounces cooked shrimp
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup hot chile sauce
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish

Directions

1 Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel, and chop.
2 Evenly divide lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, cucumbers, and eggs between 4 salad plates. Top with crab and shrimp.
3 Prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, chili sauce, relish, salt, and pepper. Spoon dressing over salad and garnish with parsley and lemon.