EasyAppetizer
Charred Peach & Burrata Salad with Crispy Pancetta & Black Garlic
Sweet, savory, smoky, textured
840 cal · 18g protein · 18 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.
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IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Kibbeh Tartare Cups with Pomegranate, Sumac & Herb Oil
Raw spiced lamb, raw bulgur shells, bright pomegranate pop, herbaceous finish
589 cal · 18g protein · 33 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Corn Masa Cones with Charred Jalapeño Crema, Crab & Black Bean Purée
Shatteringly crisp vessels, silky bean base, lump crab, cooling herb cream
369 cal · 18g protein · 40 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Camarão Crudo com Tucupi, Tacacá Crackling & Cilantro Espuma
Raw shrimp in tart cassava broth with crispy tacacá wafers and airy cilantro foam
250 cal · 18g protein · 37 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Celery Root Rounds with Smoked Eel, Sorrel Cream & Capers
Thin-fried celeriac discs topped with silky smoked eel, tangy sorrel sauce, and crunchy capers
312 cal · 18g protein · 24 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Croqueta de Caranguejo com Maracujá e Aioli de Alho Preto
Crispy crab & passion-fruit mousse croquettes with black garlic aioli and crispy sage
354 cal · 18g protein · 42 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Beef Tartare Cone with Crispy Rice, Avocado Mousse & Fermented Black Beans
Spiced raw beef in an edible cone, topped with creamy avocado and umami-rich fermented blacks beans
260 cal · 18g protein · 42 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Scallop & Charred Corn Succotash with Black Garlic Oil
Sweet scallops, charred corn, summer vegetables, and umami-rich finishing oil
537 cal · 17g protein · 27 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Ceviche-Style Halibut Crudo with Crispy Plantain Chips & Black Garlic Oil
Raw fish cured in citrus, layered with crispy tuile & umami oil
314 cal · 17g protein · 36 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Lamb Kofta Phyllo Cigars with Burnt Garlic Cream & Pomegranate Gastrique
Minced lamb spiced with cinnamon and allspice, wrapped in crispy phyllo, served with tangy-sweet reduction
615 cal · 17g protein · 48 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Cajun Spiced Soft-Shell Crab with Charred Okra & Lime Aioli
Whole soft-shell crab, crispy exterior, roasted okra, cultured mayo with lime zest
237 cal · 17g protein · 33 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Kataifi-Wrapped Halibut Cheek with Green Olive Tapenade & Charred Lemon Emulsion
Delicate white fish in phyllo-shred crust, served with briny olive purée and burnt citrus foam
590 cal · 17g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Beef Tendon Chips with Black Garlic Emulsion
Umami-rich, crunchy, luxuriously strange
653 cal · 17g protein · 35 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Wonton Cups with Spicy Tuna Salad & Sesame Oil Drizzle
Crunchy, umami, bright, easy.
352 cal · 17g protein · 18 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Crab-Filled Zucchini Fritters with Charred Lemon Aioli
Pan-fried zucchini cakes with fresh crab and garlicky mayo
520 cal · 16g protein · 40 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Scallop & Bottarga Crostini with Fennel Foam
Silken raw scallop meets umami bottarga and aromatic fennel vapor
369 cal · 16g protein · 23 min
EasyAppetizer
Mücver with Spiced Yogurt and Pomegranate
Crispy zucchini fritters with herbed yogurt and pomegranate molasses
510 cal · 16g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Scallop Crudo on Crispy Rice Paper with Green Apple Sorrel Foam & Crispy Capers
Raw diver scallops on textured crispy base with bright, tangy foam
174 cal · 16g protein · 45 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Kibbeh Nayye Tartare Cups with Pomegranate & Herb Oil
Raw lamb kibbeh in crispy phyllo vessels, pomegranate molasses dressing
591 cal · 15g protein · 40 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Callaloo & Shrimp Fritters with Scotch Bonnet Aioli
Tender shrimp folded into seasoned Caribbean greens, fried golden, served with fiery mayo
343 cal · 15g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Smoked Eel & Apple Tartare on Rye Crisps with Horseradish Foam
Silky cold-smoked eel, crisp Granny Smith, fiery foam
341 cal · 15g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Tiradito de Atún Blanco, Maíz Morado & Umeboshi Gel with Crispy Andean Potato
Sliced white tuna, purple corn emulsion, umami-rich gel, fragile potato chip, citrus oil
472 cal · 15g protein · 55 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Soy-Glazed Scallop & Shiitake Mushroom Gyoza with Gochujang-Vinegar Dipping Sauce
Pan-fried dumplings with briny scallop and earthy mushroom filling
252 cal · 15g protein · 40 min
EasyAppetizer
Whipped Labneh with Za'atar Oil and Charred Tomatoes
Creamy strained yogurt with spiced herb crust and blistered sweet tomatoes
297 cal · 15g protein · 23 min