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Shrimp Louis

4.2

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A new version of the crab classic, this shrimp salad is great for lunch or dinner. Serve it with artisanal breads like walnut, olive or roasted garlic; then complete the meal with angel food cake, whipped cream and fresh raspberries.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 servings (can be doubled)

Ingredients

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons purchased chili sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
4 cups mixed baby greens
1 avocado, peeled, halved, pitted
10 cooked peeled deveined extra-large shrimp
1 green onion, finely chopped

Preparation

  1. Whisk mayonnaise, chili sauce, mustard, lemon juice and lemon peel in small bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Arrange greens on 2 plates. Top greens with 1 avocado half, rounded side down. Fill avocado cavities with shrimp. Spoon dressing over; sprinkle with green onion.

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