Endive Leaves With Crab Rillettes Recipe

Name: Endive Leaves With Crab Rillettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces lump crabmeat; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons creme fraiche (or omit and use 4 tablespoons yogurt); 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (to taste); 1 to 2 tablespoons minced chives (to taste); 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint (to taste); 1 serrano pepper, finely chopped; Salt to taste; 4 endives

Servings: persons

1
Drain crabmeat and place in a medium bowl.
2
Mash with a fork.
3
Add olive oil, yogurt and creme fraiche and mash together until mixture is spreadable.
4
Add lime juice, chives, mint and chile and work in.
5
Season to taste with salt.
6
You should have about 1 1/3 cups.
7
Break off endive leaves at the base.
8
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.
9
Spoon crab rillettes onto leaves and arrange on a platter.
10
Serve at once, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces lump crabmeat, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons creme fraiche (or omit and use 4 tablespoons yogurt), and more.

Yes, Endive Leaves With Crab Rillettes falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Endive Leaves With Crab Rillettes

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