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    Easy Healthy Spicy Sweet Shrimp in Endive Cups

    January 5, 2017 *Updated* December 5, 2019 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 76 Comments

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    Easy Healthy Spicy Sweet Shrimp in Endive Cups are perfect for getting back on track to nutritious, healthy eating. Quick and easy to prepare. Dinner in under 30 minutes is always a winner!

    Overhead shot of the shrimp cups on a serving platter.

    Yes, here we are, January. The holidays are over, decorations are put away for another year. Resolutions are made (maybe). What have you decided to work towards this year?

    If you are like so many people, one of the first things we think about after the holidays is eating healthier. All those calorie dense foods have likely packed on a pound or two. Now is the time to focus on eating in a different direction.

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    Love, hate or balance?

    Which category do you fall into? People that love healthy eating. People that really are not interested in healthy eating. People that love eating everything and try to balance the good with the bad.

    Shrimps cooking in a cast iron skillet.

    Our family falls into the last category. We love eating everything, and my husband especially loves desserts!! However, balance is the key. We cannot live on chocolate cake alone.

    Speaking of balance, what about exercise? Is this another item on your resolution list for this year? Are you a die hard cyclist or runner? Avid sports player? Maybe martial arts is your thing.

    Close up of the cooked shrimps in a cast iron skillet.

    Yoga reminds me of healthy eating. No matter what form of exercise you enjoy, we all need some balance, stability, and stretching in our routine. Since we are focusing on balance in eating, today I started with my first online yoga class.

    Moving your mindset to really looking at what you are eating can be a challenge for some people. Sure we (well most of us) love the taste that bacon, cheese, and cream add to any dish.

    Healthy eating is tasty too

    These Easy Healthy Spicy Sweet Shrimp in Endive Cups prove that healthy eating does not have to be boring. Shrimp sautéed in spicy chipotle olive oil, a sweet with heat drizzle, are perfect on a bed of sunflower shoots and enoki mushrooms.

    Close up of shrimp cups on a serving platter ready to serve.

    Cooking with cast iron is a great way to prepare meals. It can go from stove top, to oven. It keeps things warm and looks great on the table too. I have several Lodge cast iron pans and love using all of them.

    What is your biggest struggle with healthy eating?

    If you are like me, the thing I find most helpful with making sure we eat healthy is preparation. I don’t mean cooking, I mean actually having things ready and waiting so it is easier to cook.

    Endive cups of a plate with some raw veggies, ready to eat.

    Getting all the veggies and fruits ready so you just grab them out of the fridge is such a time saver during the week. Yes, it is a bit of work to get things done ahead of time, but so much easier when you need to prepare your meals.

    Close up of endive cups on a plate with raw veggies, more in the background.

    Give this a try

    Do your weekly fruit and veggie shopping. Once you bring the produce home, wash, cut and place in bags in the fridge. You will be surprised how much easier it is to grab them out of the fridge and throw the veggies into a stir fry, or in a lunch with some dip if they are ready and waiting for you. Snacking just got a lot easier too.

     

    Close up overhead shot of 2 shrimp cups.

    Easy Healthy Spicy Sweet Shrimp in Endive Cups paired with some veggies and dip make a great lunch or light dinner option. Quick and easy to prepare, you can make these any night of the week. Give them a try today.

    Do you have a great tip for healthy eating? I would love to hear it. Leave me a comment.

    Easy Healthy Spicy Sweet Shrimp in Endive Cups long pin image.

    Looking for more healthy choices? Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers or Simple Slow Cooker Pho are great dinner options to try.

    Easy Healthy Spicy Sweet Shrimp in Endive Cups are perfect for getting back on track to nutritious, healthy eating. Quick & easy for a fast, tasty dinner.| homemadeandyummy.com

    Easy Healthy Spicy Sweet Shrimp in Endive Cups

    Easy Healthy Spicy Sweet Shrimp in Endive Cups are perfect for getting back on track to nutritious, healthy eating. Quick and easy for a fast, tasty dinner any night of the week.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Canadian, Mediterranean
    Keyword: Healthy Appetizers
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 6 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 16 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2
    Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

    Ingredients

    • 12 Medium shrimp (thawed if frozen)
    • 2 teaspoons Chipotle flavoured olive oil (or any spicy oil you like)

    For the drizzle:

    • 1 tablespoons Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
    • 1 teaspoons Fig balsamic vinegar

    For the endive cups:

    • 6 Endive leaves
    • 3-4 Enoki mushrooms (per individual endive cup)
    • 3-4 Sunflower shoots (per individual endive cup)

    Instructions

    • Mix the chili sauce and fig balsamic and set aside.
    • Prepare the endive cups. In each cup add some sunflower shoots and enoki mushrooms. Place on a serving tray and set aside.
    • If you are using fresh shrimp, remove shell, clean, rinse and pat dry.
      If you are using frozen shrimp, rinse and pat dry.
    • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and sauté the shrimp until cooked. About 40 seconds per side (depending if you are using raw or pre cooked shrimp)
    • Place 2 shrimp on each endive cup.
    • Drizzle with the chili/fig sauce.
      Serve with and assortment of fresh veggies and dip.
    • ENJOY!!

    Notes

    These are perfect for lunch or a light dinner. I used frozen pre-cooked shrimp, since that is what I had in the freezer. Feel free to use whatever type you like. Just remember if you are using pre-cooked, reduce the cooking time since you really only need to heat them. 
    As for the sunflower shoots, you can use pea shoots or any spouts you like.
    I used chipotle olive oil, but any spicy oil to sauté is fine. If you don't have spicy oil, use regular olive oil and add a few red chili flakes.
    Easy Healthy Spicy Sweet Shrimp in Endive Cups are perfect for getting back on track to nutritious, healthy eating. Quick & easy for a fast, tasty dinner.| homemadeandyummy.com
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    Comments

    1. Tanya@myforkinglife.com

      January 07, 2017 at 5:32 pm

      These spicy sweet shrimp look delicious! I plan on eating more salads for the new year. Also, I plan on drinking 1 smoothie a day to help keep a healthy balance.

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        January 07, 2017 at 9:12 pm

        Balance is key. Tasty foods help with keeping us in check.

    2. Sarah @ TheFitCookie

      January 07, 2017 at 4:10 pm

      This is a great idea, Gloria! I love shrimp, I haven’t thought about serving it with endive before – love it!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        January 07, 2017 at 9:12 pm

        They are the perfect little bites.

    3. Veena

      January 07, 2017 at 3:40 pm

      Endive makes such pretty presentations. Amazing how so simple yet so effect these little dishes are.. I love such appetizers. Thanks

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        January 07, 2017 at 9:12 pm

        This is the first time I have used endive….and it did work great.

    4. Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry

      January 07, 2017 at 4:17 am

      I love shrimps. This recipe looks so healthy and simple too. Perfect!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        January 07, 2017 at 10:32 am

        It is both…healthy and delicious!!

    5. Lynne Curry

      January 06, 2017 at 9:34 pm

      This is my kind of resolution. Shrimp always seem like a luxury item because I also don’t live on the coast with access to great seafood, but they do freeze well and are always available. The sauce for the shrimp sounds really intriguing! Would love to serve them up as an appetizer for guests.

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        January 07, 2017 at 10:32 am

        Yes I have to use frozen seafood as well…but it works fine.

    6. Heather @Boston Girl Bakes

      January 06, 2017 at 6:59 pm

      Love this shrimp dish for dinner..I always have shrimp in the freezer for an easy healthy dinner idea so can’t wait to try!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        January 07, 2017 at 10:33 am

        Yes it is so easy and quick to prepare.

    7. Sarah

      January 06, 2017 at 3:51 pm

      These look like a wonderfully tasty and healthy appetizer… I could see us having them for dinner as well!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        January 07, 2017 at 10:33 am

        They work perfect for both.

    8. Julia (@Imagelicious)

      January 06, 2017 at 2:50 pm

      I am also in the balance category. I eat everything but try to balance bad with good. I don’t prepare veggies in advance, but I do wash and dry herbs, this way it’s easy to use them in any recipe. These endive cups look so delicious! I love shrimp!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        January 07, 2017 at 10:34 am

        Preparing my veggies in advance is such a time saver…and quick to grab a snack with some dip too.

    9. Deborah

      January 06, 2017 at 1:04 pm

      That looks so tasty. Bonus that it is healthy too! Yummy!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        January 07, 2017 at 10:34 am

        Perfect way to get back on the “healthy eating” kick.

    10. Margot

      January 06, 2017 at 1:03 pm

      This is such a beautiful dish. Would make great party food for special occasions.

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        January 07, 2017 at 10:35 am

        Perfect party food for sure.

    11. Katrin

      January 06, 2017 at 12:41 pm

      This is exactly what I need right now. I am having a serious seafood craving here!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        January 07, 2017 at 10:35 am

        Hope you give it a try…and ENJOY!!

    12. Elizabeth

      January 06, 2017 at 12:00 pm

      Mmm I’m loving the look of these! A great low carb option for those of us trying to slim after the festive indulgences too!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        January 07, 2017 at 10:35 am

        It is great when healthy tastes this good.

    13. April

      January 06, 2017 at 11:35 am

      I don’t eat shrimp but I’m sure shrimp lovers would devour these up in a second! The flavors sound delicious!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        January 07, 2017 at 10:36 am

        You could replace the protein if you like…it would still be good.

    14. Amanda

      January 06, 2017 at 11:24 am

      This recipe sounds incredible. I’d love to have some of these in the fridge for a healthy snack. I’m trying to be even more health conscious this year than last. Pinned this for later.

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        January 07, 2017 at 10:37 am

        Hope you give them a try. Thanks for stopping by.

    15. Arlene Mobley

      January 06, 2017 at 10:58 am

      Endive is such a fun way to serve a healthy appetizer.

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        January 07, 2017 at 10:37 am

        Yes it sure is.

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