Description
Minnesota Crab Louie is a creamy, flavorful dressing that brings a taste of the sea to your table without requiring any seafood expertise. This delightful dish combines imitation crab meat with tender shrimp, all enveloped in a rich sauce spiced with chili garlic for an exciting kick. Perfect for casual gatherings or as a unique topping for salads or appetizers, Minnesota Crab Louie is a versatile crowd-pleaser that will impress guests at any occasion. Its creamy texture and zesty flavor make it an ideal choice for summer barbecues or holiday parties alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups imitation crabmeat chunks
- 1 bag (16 ounces) frozen cooked shrimp (thawed and chopped)
- ½ cup celery (diced)
- ¼ cup green onions (minced)
- ¼ cup green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup chili garlic sauce
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the imitation crabmeat chunks and chopped shrimp.
- Dice the celery, mince the green onions, and dice the green bell pepper; add to the seafood mixture.
- In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, heavy whipping cream, lemon juice, and chili garlic sauce until smooth.
- Pour the dressing into the seafood mixture and gently fold until combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg