Appetizers

Endive with Shrimp Filling

Makes 24 appetizers

Endive with Shrimp Filling

Makes 24 appetizers

A pretty presentation and delicious too. A great finger food, not too fussy, and easy to do ahead.

Calories 27 (43% from fat)
carb. 2g
pro. 2g
fat 1g
sat. fat 1g
chol. 15mg
sod. 41mg
calc. 33mg
fiber 2g

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 shallots, peeled and quartered
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • ¼ pound cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2-3 Belgian Endive

Preparation

  1. Assemble the Food Processor of the SmartPower Duet™. Insert the metal chopping blade.
  2. Place parsley in work bowl and process until finely chopped; remove and reserve. Add shallot and pulse to chop finely, about 10 pulses.
  3. Heat butter in a Cuisinart® MultiClad® 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add curry powder and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Set aside to cool. Add shrimp to work bowl; pulse to finely chop, about 5 times. Remove and reserve.
  4. Process cream cheese until smooth, about 15 seconds; scrape work bowl. Add parsley, cooled shallot mixture, and chopped shrimp. Pulse to combine, about 8 times.
  5. Trim ½-inch from bottom of endive leaves. Separate into individual leaves and choose 24 of the nicest leaves. Pipe or spread a small amount of shrimp/cream cheese mixture onto bottom half of leaves.
  6. Arrange on flat serving dish. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.