ENDIVE LEAVES WITH CRAB RILLETTES
Canned lump crabmeat is transformed in these light, slightly spicy rillettes. I have been pleased with the canned lump crabmeat I have been finding lately at Trader Joe's. It is fresh and perfect for both crab cakes and for these light, slightly spicy rillettes, which I serve on endive leaves. You can also stuff cherry tomatoes with the rillettes, or mini bell peppers, or just serve them on croutons or crackers. You have a choice here of using a combination of Greek yogurt and crème fraîche, or all Greek yogurt. In the spirit of rillettes, which would be much fattier than these if they were more authentic, I vote for the yogurt/crème fraîche combo, but if you want to keep calories down use all yogurt.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, dips and spreads, main course
Time 20m
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Drain crabmeat and place in a medium bowl. Mash with a fork. Add olive oil, yogurt and crème fraîche and mash together until mixture is spreadable. Add lime juice, chives, mint and chile and work in. Season to taste with salt. You should have about 1 1/3 cups.
- Break off endive leaves at the base. The easiest way to do this is to cut base away, break off a round of leaves, then keep slicing away the base so that the leaves will easily break off at the bottom. Spoon crab rillettes onto leaves and arrange on a platter. Serve at once, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 70, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 166 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Urmila subedi
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Merv John Harford
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too rich for my taste. I would recommend using less cream cheese in the crab rillettes.
Fruity_ Flamingo
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my endive leaves wilted after I added the crab rillettes. I think I might have overcooked them.
Thabang Fly
[email protected]This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion. The crab rillettes are made with high-quality ingredients, and the endive leaves are fresh and crisp.
Biruk Taimea
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The crab rillettes were light and flavorful, and the endive leaves were a great complement.
Moses Mgbada
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover crab meat. I always have a few pieces of crab left over after a crab boil, and this is the perfect way to use them up.
David Lepoidevin
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. You can use different types of crab, different cheeses, and different herbs to create your own unique dish.
zubair qurashi
[email protected]This is the perfect recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Priya Sk
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my crab rillettes turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked them.
Amirzebkhan khan
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Caelan Jordan
[email protected]This recipe was too time-consuming for me. I don't have the patience to make something that takes so long.
Manik Hasan
[email protected]The endive leaves were too bitter for me. I think I would have preferred to use a different type of lettuce.
CHEF BRIANz
[email protected]This recipe is a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some more spices or herbs to give it more flavor.
Gloria Florence
[email protected]I substituted goat cheese for the cream cheese, and it was delicious! I also added a few chopped walnuts for some extra crunch.
Tangela Nelson
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal when I don't have a lot of time to cook.
Tilila Shikemeni
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a light and healthy appetizer. The endive leaves are a nice change from the usual crackers or bread.
Keiondra Bell
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of endives, but this recipe changed my mind. The bitterness of the endives was perfectly balanced by the richness of the crab rillettes.
Tahmir Boloch
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The endive leaves were the perfect vessel for the crab rillettes, and the combination of flavors was divine.