CRAB LOUIS (RECIPE ORIGINATED IN SAN FRANCISCO MAN

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Crab Louis (Recipe Originated in San Francisco man image

From my old Recipes

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Other Salads

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large butter lettuce leaves
1 large head iceberg lettuce
2 to 3 cups cooked crabmeat (or 2 cans, 7 oz. each), chilled and drained
4 hard cooked eggs
4 tomatoes
2 tsp. chopped chives
salt
louis dressing, recipe follows
large pitted black olive

Steps:

  • 1. Line salad bowl or 4 serving plates with butter lettuce leaves. Put shredded lettuce on top of leaves. Mound crab on top of lettuce.
  • 2. Slice 2 hard cooked eggs and arrange with tomato wedges around crab. Rice remaining eggs or put through a sieve and sprinkle over crab with chopped chives. Season to taste with salt. Pour dressing over salad. Garnish with olives
  • 3. Louis Dressing: 2 cups mayonnaise 1 cup chili sauce 1/2 tsp. tarragon vinegar 1/2 tsp. prepared horseradish 1 tsp. Worcestershire 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 1/4 cup chopped pimiento Salt and pepper Mix mayonnaise. chili sauce, vinegar, horseradish, Worcestershire, green pepper and pimiento. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir well. Chill covered. Makes about 3 1/2 cups dressing Salad serves 4 My Old Recipes

smart ranzy
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I love the idea of serving Crab Louis on a bed of lettuce. It makes it feel like a more special dish.


Nk Nirob
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This recipe is way too complicated. I'm looking for something simpler.


blitzkrieg6699
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I'm not sure why this recipe calls for ketchup. I've never seen ketchup on Crab Louis before.


Maganda Heath
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This recipe is missing some key ingredients. It needs celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs.


Habibur rehman
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I've never heard of Crab Louis before, but it looks interesting. I'm not sure if I'll like it, but I'm willing to try it.


Ja'von Peña
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Crab Louis is a bit too rich for me. I prefer lighter seafood dishes.


kev mck
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I'm allergic to shellfish, so I can't eat Crab Louis. But it looks so delicious! I wish I could try it.


Sewly Khan
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I'm not a big fan of crab, but I love the dressing on Crab Louis. I might try making this recipe with shrimp instead.


Precious Mmesoma
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Crab Louis is one of my favorite dishes, but I've never thought to make it at home. This recipe makes it seem so easy. I can't wait to try it!


Usman Sattar
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I love Crab Louis, but I've never made it myself. This recipe looks simple enough to try. I'm excited to give it a shot!


Mafia Islam
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5 stars! This is the best Crab Louis recipe I've ever tried. The dressing is perfect and the crab is cooked to perfection.


Miriam Meneses
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The Crab Louis was so delicious and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Khalil Butt
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I've made Crab Louis several times now and it's always a hit. The tangy dressing is what really makes this dish special.


Jayden Lancaster
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Crab Louis is a classic San Francisco dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of crab, avocado, and tomato is delicious and refreshing, and the dressing is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe!