Appetizer: United States – Crab Louis
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min
Additional
10 min
Total
25 min
Ingredients
U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.
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
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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.
Estimated 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
Nutrition estimated: November 5, 2026
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Cholesterol, Fiber, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.