
Shrimp Louie
This Shrimp Louie serves 24g protein and 387 calories per serving, making it a lightweight lunch option for cutting phases. Comes together in minutes on the stovetop across 4 servings, requiring minimal prep time on busy weekdays. Pairs well with other protein sources when you need to stretch toward higher daily targets without excess calories.
Ingredients
- •Tabasco Hot Sauce, Original(3g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(15g)
- •Garlic powder(3g)
- •½ teaspoon kosher salt
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Worcestershire Sauce(3g)
Lea & Perrins is the standard. A little goes a long way.
- •Honey(5g)
- •Paprika, Ground(1g)
- •Shrimp(454g)
- •Mayonnaise, Regular(120g)
- •Mustard, Dijon(15g)
Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(18g)
- •Orange Zest(3g)
- •Tabasco Hot Sauce, Original(3g)
- •Honey(5g)
- •Worcestershire Sauce(3g)
Lea & Perrins is the standard. A little goes a long way.
- •Capers, Canned, Drained(30g)
- •Garlic powder(1g)
- •Paprika, Ground(1g)
- •Lettuce, Romaine
- •Egg, Whole, Large
- •Tomato, Cherry
- •Avocado
- •Flaky Salt, For Serving
- •Freshly Cracked Black Pepper, For Serving
Instructions
- 1Mix the Tabasco sauce, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, honey, and ground paprika in a medium bowl. Add the raw shrimp, toss to coat evenly, and let sit for 10 minutes.
- 2Combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, orange zest, Tabasco sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, drained capers, garlic powder, and ground paprika in a food processor. Pulse until mostly smooth, about 1–2 minutes, then transfer to a container and refrigerate.
- 3Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once shimmering, add the marinated shrimp in a single layer and cook 5–7 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the shrimp are opaque and no longer gray. Transfer to a plate to cool completely.
- 4Hard-boil the large eggs by bringing a pot of salted water to a rolling boil, gently adding the eggs, and cooking for 12–14 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath, then peel and halve when cool.
- 5Divide the romaine lettuce evenly among 4 airtight containers. Top each with cooled shrimp, hard-boiled egg halves, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and additional capers if desired.
- 6Divide the Louie dressing evenly among 4 small containers, keeping separate from the salad until serving.
- 7At serving time, pour dressing over each salad, season with flaky salt and pepper to taste, and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition — Per Serving
387
calories
24g
protein
31g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
- Saturated fat
- 4.7g
- Sodium
- 577 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.6g
4 servings per batch · ~178g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Shrimp Louie have per serving?
Each serving contains 24g of protein and 387 calories, with 31g fat and only 5g carbs. This is a high-fat, high-protein option that keeps carbs minimal.
How long does Shrimp Louie take to make?
Shrimp Louie is quick prep and batch-makes 4 servings, allowing you to prepare multiple meals efficiently on the stovetop. It's a fast option for fitting protein-heavy lunches into a busy schedule.
Is Shrimp Louie good for muscle gain?
At 24g protein and 387 calories per serving, this recipe works best as a supplemental meal during muscle gain phases rather than a primary post-workout option. The high fat content (31g) is calorie-dense without proportional carbs for glycogen replenishment.



