Endive Cups with Shrimp, Avocado, and Chipotle Cream

Makes about 25 cups 

Nutrition per cup– calories: 29, fat: 2g (saturated: 0g), carbohydrates: 1g, protein: 2g, fiber: 1g, sugar: 1g, sodium: 96mg

This recipe calls for precooked shrimp. You can purchase cooked shrimp or poach your own. 

  • ¼ cup plain, non-fat Greek yogurt

  • 2 tablespoons chopped shallot 

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice 

  • 1-2 tablespoons minced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce 

  • 1 tablespoon minced cilantro, plus extra leaves for garnish

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 

  • ½ pound cooked extra-large shrimp, diced  

  • 1 avocado (ripe, diced)

  • 3 large Endives, root ends sliced off leaves separated (you will need about 25 leaves) 


Whisk together yogurt, shallots, lime juice, chiles, and cilantro in a medium bowl. Add shrimp to chipotle mixture and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Arrange the endive spears on a circular platter, pointed tips facing out. Spoon filling mixture into the spears (a scant tablespoon). Top with avocado and a cilantro leaf.  Serve. 

Try our other Assorted Endive Cups:

Blue Cheese, Walnuts, and Pomegranate

Yogurt-Beet Relish and Smoked Salmon