Description
Discover the delightful taste of Minnesota Crab Louie, a creamy seafood salad that perfectly balances the flavors of imitation crab meat and shrimp with a zesty kick from chili garlic sauce. This tasty dish is ideal for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or looking for a refreshing appetizer to impress your guests. With its rich texture and vibrant flavors, Minnesota Crab Louie is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups imitation crab meat chunks
- 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
- Gather all ingredients, ensuring the shrimp is thawed and chopped. Dice the celery, mince the green onions, and chop the green bell pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine imitation crab meat chunks, chopped shrimp, diced celery, minced green onions, and diced green bell pepper. Stir gently to mix.
- In another bowl, whisk together lemon juice, mayonnaise, chili garlic sauce, and heavy whipping cream until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the seafood mixture and gently fold until well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg