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
Diet & meal · 14 recipes
Low-Carb Appetizer Recipes
Low-Carb appetizer ideas — lower-carb dishes that still eat like a full meal. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Sophisticated
EasyAppetizer
Gochugaru Squid & Charred Cucumber Salad
Spicy, tender cephalopod with cool, pickled crunch
452 cal · 38g protein · 15 min
EasyAppetizer
Seared Razor Clams with Charred Garlic, Cilantro & Warm Chili Oil
Portugal's beloved navalha clams, spring reimagined
338 cal · 2g protein · 16 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
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Sweetbread Carpaccio with Hazelnut Oil & Aged Balsamic
Delicate organ meat, raw and raw-adjacent, a bold opener
421 cal · 28g protein · 25 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Turmeric Chicken Skin with Burnt Garlic Oil, Charred Lemon & Crispy Capers
Luxurious, textural, umami-forward
484 cal · 35g protein · 30 min
EasyAppetizer
Pan-Seared Diver Scallop & Charred Ginger-Soy Emulsion
Tender scallop with crispy brown-butter crust, aged soy reduction, and pickled ginger soil
289 cal · 10g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Grilled Scallop Skewers with Umeboshi-Wasabi Drizzle
Seared sweet scallops, pickled plum, peppery wasabi
206 cal · 21g protein · 12 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Mitmita-Spiced Beef Tartare on Charred Injera Crisps with Pickled Red Onion
Raw beef tartare with Ethiopian chile-garlic heat, crispy injera shards, and tart pickled onion
166 cal · 1g protein · 23 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crevettes Rôties aux Épices Douces, Chanterelles & Beurre de Miso Noir
Pan-roasted prawns with sumac, fennel pollen, wild mushrooms & miso brown butter
443 cal · 13g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Jambu-Crusted Seared Scallop with Yuca Purée, Black Garlic Emulsion & Toasted Coconut Soil
Jambu's numb-spice electrifies a golden scallop; umami depths unfold
626 cal · 6g protein · 48 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Beef Carpaccio Cones with Horseradish Cream and Crispy Capers
Raw beef, hot spice, cooling cream — a textured tasting moment
1120 cal · 24g protein · 45 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Pork Jowl & Apple Pickle Tartlets
Rendered pork jowl with charred apple matchsticks in tiny crispy miso-butter shells
268 cal · 14g protein · 33 min