American · Lunch

Shrimp Louie Salad

Poached shrimp on shredded lettuce with avocado, egg and tomato, served with a creamy horseradish and paprika dressing made from yogurt. Two servings in 27 minutes.

Not yet ratedThis recipe has no ratings yet 27 min total Serves 2 servings Easy
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Making Shrimp Louie Salad Ahead

Best eaten straight away. Poached shrimp keep in the fridge for 2 days; dress the salad just before serving.

How to Make Shrimp Louie Salad

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  1. Put the eggs in a pan, cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat, cover and leave for 10 minutes, then lift them into cold water, peel and quarter.

  2. Bring the same pan of water back to a gentle simmer. Add the shrimp and poach for 2 to 3 minutes, until pink and opaque, then drain and cool under cold running water.

  3. Whisk the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, horseradish, mustard, paprika and chives in a small bowl.

  4. Divide the lettuce between two plates. Top with the shrimp, avocado, quartered eggs and tomato wedges.

  5. Spoon a little of the dressing over each plate and serve the rest on the side.

Worth Knowing

  • Do not let the water boil; rolling bubbles toughen shrimp in seconds.
  • Squeeze the lemon over the avocado slices if you are not serving at once, to stop them browning.
  • Taste the dressing before you add salt, because the mayonnaise and horseradish both carry some.

Some Background

Poach, chill, assemble. A Louie is cold shellfish on crisp lettuce with a creamy pink dressing on the side, a lunch for a warm day when nobody wants to cook.

This version makes the dressing from Greek yogurt and a little light mayonnaise, seasoned with horseradish, paprika and lemon, which gives it the tang of the classic without any ketchup or sugar. Peel and devein the shrimp first, and pat them dry so the water does not thin the dressing. Poach them for no more than three minutes. Cool them before plating, since warm shrimp wilt the lettuce. Iceberg is the right leaf here. Its crunch is the point.

Avocado, egg and tomato complete the plate. Serve the dressing in a small bowl on the side and dip the shrimp as you go. Sliced radishes add a peppery crunch if you have them. Leftover dressing keeps for three days. Chill the plates first if you can.

What to Put Next to It

Lemon wedges · A slice of wholegrain toast · Chilled sparkling water

Quick Answers

How long does Shrimp Louie Salad take to make?

About 27 minutes in total — 15 minutes of preparation and 12 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 2.

What are the key tips for making Shrimp Louie Salad?

Do not let the water boil; rolling bubbles toughen shrimp in seconds. Squeeze the lemon over the avocado slices if you are not serving at once, to stop them browning. Taste the dressing before you add salt, because the mayonnaise and horseradish both carry some.

What should I serve with Shrimp Louie Salad?

Lemon wedges; A slice of wholegrain toast; Chilled sparkling water.

Is Shrimp Louie Salad suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is gluten-free, diabetes-friendly, high-protein, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Shrimp Louie Salad?

About 410 kcal per serving, with 39 g protein, 14 g carbohydrate and 22 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

Shrimp Louie Salad Nutrition Facts

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

410Calories
39gProtein
14gCarbs
22gFat
7gFibre
6gSugar
450mgSodium

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