 Shrimp Louie salad showing main ingredients | |
| Alternative names | Shrimp Louis |
|---|---|
| Course | Hors d'œuvre |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | West Coast |
| Serving temperature | Chilled or room temperature |
| Main ingredients | Shrimp meat,hard-boiled eggs,tomato,asparagus,Iceberg lettuce,Louis dressing |
Shrimp Louie is a traditional salad from California made with shrimp, lettuce, egg and tomato.[1][2] The dressing is similar toThousand Island dressing and is made with mayonnaise, ketchup, chili sauce,Worcestershire sauce, onion, salt, and pepper. Shrimp Louie originated in San Francisco in the early 1900s. A variation on the salad includes avocado.[3] A version made with crab is known asCrab Louie.
