Crab Louis
Servings
4Serving size
1 entree size saladThis recipe can be multiplied but doesn’t keep well and should be served almost as soon as it has chilled.
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Ingredients
| 2 Tbsp. Reduced fat mayonnaise |
| 2 Tbsp. Coarse ground mustard |
| 1 Tbsp. Olive oil |
| 2 tsp.. Lemon juice |
| 2 Tbsp. chopped Shallots, raw |
| 1/8 tsp. Cayenne pepper |
| 16 ounce Crabmeat |
Instructions
Add the olive oil gradually, whisking until smooth.
Add the minced shallot, lemon juice and cayenne pepper and blend together.
Add crab and fold together very gently. Chill well for at least an hour before serving. This makes 8 appetizer salads or 4 entrée sized salads.
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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Recipe Notes
Crab Louis is a super old fashioned recipe that was really popular in restaurants in the 1970s. Records indicate that it was being served in San Francisco as early as 1910. It is attributed to the owner of the Davenport Hotel in Spokane, Washington.