Crab louie salad lettuce cups
Indulge in a tantalizing blend of fresh crab meat, vibrant veggies, and zesty dressing, all nestled in crisp lettuce cups. Perfect for a light and flavorful meal.
Ingredients:
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup-based chili sauce
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 450g jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over, drained
- 2 heads Boston Bibb or butter lettuce, separated into leaves
- 2 avocados, cut into 1/2" cubes
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved, quartered if large
- 4 teaspoons capers, drained
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions:
- Mix together scallions, mayonnaise, chili sauce, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Combine crabmeat and 1/2 cup of the prepared dressing in a medium bowl.
- Place lettuce leaves on plates (2–3 leaves per plate). Then, distribute the crab mixture, avocado, and tomatoes evenly among the plates. Drizzle the remaining dressing on top and garnish with capers and parsley. Serve with extra dressing on the side.
- The dressing can be prepared in advance. Simply store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
Summary:
- Calories: 2825 kcal
- Fat: 242 g
- Protein: 100 g
- Carbs: 78 g
- Potassium: 5280 mg
- Magnesium: 394 mg