Lump crabmeat is a good substitute.
What Is Crab Louie Salad?
Crab Louie salad originated on the West Coast in the early 1900s.
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What Kind of Crabmeat Should I Use for Crab Louie Salad?
Fresh crabmeat is sold cooked and has a short shelf life, usually three to five days.
Because of this, it can be hard to come by (and expensive!)
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Luckily, pasteurized crabmeat is a good alternative to fresh.
Crabmeat is graded based on where the meat is taken from the crab.
Can I Make Crab Louie Salad Ahead?
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you’re able to boil the eggs and steam the asparagus up to one day ahead.
The dressing and its leftovers can be refrigerated for up to four days.
Place a bowl of ice water near the stove.
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Add asparagus to the pot, cover and steam until tender-crisp, 3 to 5 minutes.
Transfer to the ice bath.
Drain and pat dry.
Place lettuce on a serving platter.
Top with crabmeat and dollop with half the dressing (reserve the remaining dressing for another use).
Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
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