Endive Boats with Smoked Salmon

Elevate your appetizer game with these elegant Endive Boats with Smoked Salmon—perfect for any gathering or as a light, no-cook starter. Crisp and slightly bitter Belgian endive leaves form the perfect edible vessel for a savory filling of creamy dill-scented cream cheese, zesty lemon, and a touch of black pepper. Topped with silky smoked salmon, briny capers, and a sprinkle of fresh chives, these bite-sized delights combine bold flavors and contrasting textures with stunning presentation. Ready in just 15 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe is gluten-free, low-carb, and ideal for entertaining. Serve them on a platter for a visually striking addition to your party spread or as a sophisticated amuse-bouche.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 heads Belgian endive
• 120 grams Smoked salmon
• 100 grams Cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons Dill (fresh, chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Capers
• 1 tablespoon Chives (fresh, finely chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Carefully remove the leaves from the Belgian endive, keeping them whole. Rinse and pat dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth and evenly combined.

Step 3

Spoon a small dollop of the cream cheese mixture into the base of each endive leaf.

Step 4

Cut the smoked salmon into small bite-sized pieces and gently place a piece on top of the cream cheese in each leaf.

Step 5

Add one or two capers onto each endive boat for a burst of salty flavor.

Step 6

Sprinkle the finely chopped chives over the filled endive boats for a fresh garnish.

Step 7

Arrange the endive boats on a serving platter and serve immediately as a light appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	496.2 grams (496.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	545

Total Fat 40.30g	52%
Saturated Fat 21.40g	107%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 129mg	43%
Sodium 1391mg	60%
Total Carbohydrate 18.00g	7%
Dietary Fiber 10.40g	37%
Total Sugars 4.90g
Protein 31.30g	63%

Vitamin D 821IU	4104%
Calcium 188mg	14%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 866mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.8%

Protein: 22.4%

Carbs: 12.9%