Amazing Shrimp Louie Salad Recipe

Relive the culinary magic of the 1950s with this incredibly delicious Shrimp Louie Salad! A refreshing and light meal perfect for lunch or a casual dinner, this retro recipe is surprisingly easy to make. Featuring succulent shrimp, crisp asparagus, juicy tomatoes, and a creamy dressing (recipe below), it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Don't let this classic fade into obscurity – try it today and rediscover a timeless taste sensation!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 510.2 kcal
Protein 70g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
Amazing Shrimp Louie Salad

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Amazing Shrimp Louie Salad

  • Baby Shrimp
  • Hard Boiled Egg
  • Cucumbers
  • Grape Tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  • Canned Asparagus
  • Thousand Island Dressing
  • Iceberg Lettuce

How to Make Amazing Shrimp Louie Salad

  1. **Prepare Hard-Boiled Eggs:** Place a steamer basket in a large saucepan with about 1/4 inch of water. Bring to a boil. Add 3-6 large eggs to the steamer basket, cover, and steam for exactly 12 minutes. Immediately transfer eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cool, peel and slice.
  2. **Chill the Salad Bowl:** Place your salad bowl in the freezer for 30 minutes before assembling the salad to keep everything perfectly chilled.
  3. **Prep Ingredients:** While the eggs are cooling, prepare all remaining ingredients. Ensure everything is well-chilled.
  4. **Assemble the Salad:** Line the chilled bowl with your lettuce. Arrange cucumber slices, halved cherry or grape tomatoes, blanched asparagus spears (approx. 6-8 spears per serving), and sliced black olives artfully on top of the lettuce.
  5. **Add Shrimp:** Gently place cooked shrimp (approximately 10-12 large shrimp per serving) over the vegetables.
  6. **Serve:** Serve immediately with your favorite creamy Louie dressing on the side, allowing each diner to customize their serving.
  7. **Louie Dressing (Optional):** [Insert your favorite creamy Louie dressing recipe here, or use a store-bought version.]

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Small additions can make a big impact! Try a sprinkle of fresh herbs, a dash of your favorite spice blend, or a squeeze of citrus just before serving to really enhance the flavors of your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

78 g

Sugar

59g

Fat

27g

Carbs

7g