Shrimp Louie - The Best Shrimp Avocado Salad Recipe

shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed

butter

salt + pepper

head shredded lettuce (butter or romaine lettuce)

hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced

English cucumber, sliced

avocado, sliced

cherry tomatoes (about ½ pint), halved

lime wedges

mayonnaise

hot chili sauce *see Notes

Dijon mustard

juice of half a lime (or to taste)

salt + pepper

water, if and as needed **see Notes