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Appetizer
American
14 - 16 pieces
30 minutes
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A pescatarian appetizer with a bit of creativity from Melissa's Chef, Tom.
1 package Melissa’s Steamed Lentils
1 package Melissa’s Steamed Baby Beets, chopped small
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
As needed balsamic vinegar glaze
1 Melissa’s Butterscotch™ Pear or substitute Asian Pear, halved, sliced thin, core removed
½ pound medium peeled & deveined cooked shrimp (16/18 count)
Melissa’s Pico de Gallo Seasonings (optional)
In a mixing bowl, add the lentils, breaking them up with your hands and add the beets. Next add the balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper and mix well.
On a serving dish, drizzle the balsamic glaze and place the Butterscotch™ Pear halves.
Top each pear with a spoonful of the lentil mixture and stand a shrimp, on end, on each lentil pile.
Sprinkle with Melissa's Pico de Gallo seasonings, if desired, and serve.
