Appetizer: United States – Crab Louis

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Crab Louis recipe
Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep 15 min
Cook 0 min
Additional 10 min
Total 25 min

Ingredients

10 oz / 280 g snow crab meat, chilled and flaked
4 cups (about 180 g) mixed crisp lettuce (iceberg and romaine), chopped
2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
6 steamed asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces (optional)
1 / 4 cup (35 g) sliced black olives (optional)
For Louie dressing:
1 / 2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
2 tbsp (30 ml) ketchup
1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
1 tsp (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
Pinch cayenne pepper
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Whisk Louie dressing ingredients until smooth; chill briefly to meld flavors.
2. On plates or atop endive leaves, arrange lettuce, tomatoes, asparagus and olives.
3. Nestle flaked snow crab on top and add quartered eggs.
4. Drizzle Louie dressing over each portion or serve on the side; garnish with a lemon wedge.
Nutritional Information*

Per serving | Servings: 4

Calories: 327 kcal**
Carbohydrates: 6.8 g**
Protein: 19.9 g**
Fat: 24.3 g**
Saturated fat: 4.2 g**
Cholesterol: 158 mg**
Fiber: 1 g**
Sodium: 574 mg**
Potassium: 513 mg**
Calcium: 71 mg**
Iron: 1.06 mg**
Vitamin A: 93 µg RAE**
Vitamin C: 10.9 mg**

Generated: 2026-11-05T19:36:16+00:00

*Nutrition is estimated using recipe ingredients, serving size, and USDA data. Actual values may vary.

**This value excludes unavailable contributions for this nutrient and is not a complete total.

Recipe Metadata
Recipe ID
1769
Country
United States
Region
California
URL
https://kitchen2mytable.com/view_recipe_data.php?id=1769

Important Cooking Safety Notice

Please ensure all proteins are cooked to a safe internal temperature:

  • Chicken & Poultry: 165°F (74°C)
  • Ground Meats (Beef, Pork, Lamb): 160°F (71°C)
  • Whole Cuts of Pork, Beef, Veal, Lamb: 145°F (63°C) plus a 3-minute rest
  • Fish & Shellfish: 145°F (63°C)

Always use a food thermometer to verify doneness. Stay safe and enjoy cooking!