Description
Classic Shrimp Louie Salad is a vibrant and flavorful seafood salad featuring sautéed shrimp atop a bed of mixed greens and fresh vegetables, all generously drizzled with a tangy Louie dressing. This easy-to-make salad combines crisp textures and rich flavors, making it a perfect light lunch or elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Salad
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (such as romaine, butter lettuce, or arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup radishes, sliced
Dressing
- 1/2 cup Louie dressing (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Sauté the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Rest the shrimp: Remove the cooked shrimp from the skillet and place on a plate to cool slightly.
- Arrange the greens: In a large salad bowl, spread the mixed salad greens as the base layer.
- Add the vegetables: Layer the cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, cucumber slices, red onion, and radishes evenly over the greens.
- Top with shrimp: Place the sautéed shrimp over the vegetable layer, distributing them evenly.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the Louie dressing generously over the entire salad to coat all components.
- Optional garnishes: Garnish with fresh parsley or chives if desired and serve with lemon wedges on the side for added zest.
- Final toss: Just before serving, gently toss the salad to evenly incorporate the dressing and flavors.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are fully cooked but not overcooked to maintain tenderness.
- Use fresh, ripe avocado to enhance creaminess.
- Louie dressing can be store-bought or made at home with ingredients like mayonnaise, chili sauce, and horseradish.
- Serve immediately after tossing to keep salad greens crisp.
- Add optional garnishes for visual appeal and extra flavor.
