IntermediateAppetizer
Escovitch Red Snapper with Charred Poblano Oil & Crispy Garlic
Whole roasted snapper in pickling spice, poblano emulsion, pan-crisped garlic chips
972 cal · 94g protein · 45 min
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High-Protein Appetizer Recipes
High-Protein appetizer ideas — protein-packed dishes to keep you full and fuel training. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Intermediate
IntermediateAppetizer
Croquetas de Bacalao Desmenuzado con Romesco Asado y Aioli de Azafrán
Crispy salt cod croquetas, charred romesco, saffron aioli
855 cal · 69g protein · 42 min
EasyAppetizer
Brandada de Bacalao Tostadas with Olive Oil & Lemon
Salt cod spread on crispy toasts, silky and luxurious
888 cal · 62g protein · 23 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Octopus & Stone-Fruit Agrodolce with Whipped Burrata & Crispy Sage Oil
Tender tentacles, sweet-sour peaches, creamy cheese, herb oil
874 cal · 61g protein · 43 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Octopus & Green Olive Fritters with Lemon-Harissa Aioli
Golden-crusted tender octopus bites, briny olive crunch, spiced lemon cream
1295 cal · 58g protein · 70 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Cua Mềm Chiên—Soft-Shell Crab Tempura with Yuzu-Ponzu Foam, Crispy Rice Paper Tuile & Saffron Beurre Blanc
Ethereal tempura-fried soft-shell crab finished with luxury French sauce and Japanese seasoning
6592 cal · 57g protein · 70 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Camarão Assado com Manteiga de Alho Queimado, Mil-Folhas de Batata-Doce & Emulsão de Pimentão-Fumado
Charred prawns with burnt-garlic butter, sweet potato layers, and smoky paprika emulsion
872 cal · 57g protein · 65 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Grilled Octopus & Charred Spring Onion Salad with Burnt Lemon Oil, Pomegranate & Crispy Chickpea Crumb
Tender tentacles, briny-sweet onion, tart-nutty crunch
922 cal · 56g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Whole Charred Octopus Frico with Charred Green Mango, Roasted Garlic Oil & Crispy Okra Crackle
Tender octopus skin crisped until golden, wrapping umami depth and Caribbean brightness
2094 cal · 56g protein · 70 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Croquetas de Camarão com Ouro Verde e Geleia de Pimenta Biquinho
Golden shrimp croquetas with green goddess aioli & sweet peppercorn jelly
7473 cal · 46g protein · 42 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Scallop & Corn Purée with Brown Butter Sage & Crispy Capers
Sweet scallop, silky corn, nutty butter, herbaceous crackle
700 cal · 46g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Octopus & Green Mango Salad with Black Garlic & Lime Gastrique
Tender grilled octopus, bright mango, funky umami, tart-spicy finish
721 cal · 44g protein · 73 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Octopus & Black Rice Croquettes with Tropical Fruit Gastrique & Lime Crema
Island indulgence with textured seafood
2432 cal · 41g protein · 45 min
EasyAppetizer
Camarones al Ajillo con Tostadas de Pan
Garlic shrimp, crispy toast, smoked paprika oil, fresh lemon
713 cal · 40g protein · 13 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Shallot & Mitmita-Spiced Shrimp Cornets with Labneh
Golden frico cornets filled with paprika-chili shrimp and whipped yogurt cheese
349 cal · 38g protein · 28 min
EasyAppetizer
Champinones al Ajillo con Gambas
Garlic mushrooms and shrimp with sherry and crispy breadcrumb crust
538 cal · 38g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Kofta Phyllo Tartlets with Pomegranate Gastrique, Whipped Labneh & Burnt Walnut Crumb
Spiced lamb hidden in golden pastry pockets, opened at fork
1124 cal · 38g protein · 70 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Croquetas de Bacalao Desmenuzado con Salsa de Pimentón y Aioli de Azafrán
Crispy salt cod croquettes with smoked paprika sauce & saffron aioli
687 cal · 38g protein · 45 min
EasyAppetizer
Langoustines Crues en Escabèche d'Été
Raw langoustine crudo with charred stone fruit, hazelnut oil & aged sherry vinegar
552 cal · 37g protein · 17 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Octopus Crostini with Green Olive Tapenade & Crispy Garlic
Tender grilled tentacle on toasted bread with briny spread
620 cal · 37g protein · 50 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Octopus & Green Mango Salad
Tender grilled octopus with tart green mango, mint, and Scotch bonnet vinaigrette
543 cal · 37g protein · 65 min
EasyAppetizer
Grilled Octopus with Charred Lemon & Smoky Paprika Oil
Tender tentacles, crispy edges, bold spice
416 cal · 36g protein · 17 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Cornmeal Cones with Smoked Brisket, Pickled Onion & Charred Jalapeño Cream
Hand-rolled cornmeal tuiles filled with barbecued lamb and spicy crema
846 cal · 36g protein · 60 min
EasyAppetizer
Camarão com Alho Queimado & Azeite Frito
Crispy garlic shrimp with burnt garlic oil and charred lime
557 cal · 36g protein · 15 min