crab louis
Definition
Noun: A cold salad dish consisting primarily of fresh lettuce and crabmeat, dressed with a creamy, piquant sauce known as sauce Louis (typically made with mayonnaise, chili sauce, cream, and seasonings).
Usage
- As a subject: "Crab Louis is a classic American salad from the West Coast."
- As an object: "For lunch, I ordered the crab Louis."
- With modifiers: "The restaurant's signature crab Louis is made with Dungeness crab."
Examples
- "The menu featured a crab Louis served on a bed of butter lettuce."
- "She prepared a delicious crab Louis for the picnic."
- "Compared to a shrimp cocktail, crab Louis is a more substantial first course."
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in menu descriptions and culinary contexts to denote a specific, traditional preparation. It is considered a proper noun in the culinary world and is frequently capitalized.
- "A Louis": In informal restaurant jargon, the dish may sometimes be referred to simply as "a Louis," with the main protein implied or stated separately (e.g., "a shrimp Louis").
Variants and Related Words
- Shrimp Louis (n): A variant of the dish where shrimp is used instead of crabmeat.
- Sauce Louis (n): The characteristic pink, creamy dressing used on the salad, which is essential to its definition.
- Dungeness crab Louis (n): A common specification highlighting the type of crab, particularly associated with the Pacific Northwest.
Synonyms
- Crab salad (n): A more general term; however, "crab Louis" specifies a particular style with a Louis dressing.
- Seafood salad (n): A broader category that includes dishes like crab Louis.
Related Idioms or Phrases
- (As) classic as crab Louis: Used to describe something that is a traditional, enduring standard. (e.g., "That little black dress is as classic as crab Louis.")
Noun
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lettuce and crabmeat dressed with sauce Louis
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