IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Scallop & Heirloom Tomato Tartare Cups
Crispy phyllo, diver scallop, burst tomato confit & nigella seed oil
228 cal · 7g protein · 34 min
Diet & meal · 71 recipes
Pescatarian Appetizer Recipes
Pescatarian appetizer ideas — fish- and seafood-forward plates, light and protein-rich. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Intermediate
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Shrimp & Huitlacoche Tartlets with Black Garlic Emulsion
Crispy phyllo cups, spiced pink shrimp, smoky corn fungus, burnt garlic mousse
229 cal · 6g protein · 38 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Uni Custard Tartlet with Crispy Shallot Soil & Citrus Caviar
Briny sea urchin custard on delicate pastry with crunchy garnish
224 cal · 4g protein · 31 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Shrimp & Enoki Mushroom Gyoza with Sriracha-Miso Emulsion
Delicate folds, umami-rich filling, silky sauce
218 cal · 9g protein · 37 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Cancha Corn Crusted Ceviche Scallop with Toasted Corn Foam, Ají Verde & Lime Caviar
Japanese technique meets Peruvian corn in a single elegant bite
269 cal · 10g protein · 32 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Conch & Scotch Bonnet Fritters
Golden pan-fried patties with spiced lime crema
267 cal · 16g protein · 24 min
EasyAppetizer
Pan-Fried Scallop & Leek Mandu with Gochujang Drizzle
Crispy pan-fried dumplings stuffed with sweet scallops and caramelized leeks
466 cal · 20g protein · 24 min
EasyAppetizer
Gochugaru Squid & Charred Cucumber Salad
Spicy, tender cephalopod with cool, pickled crunch
452 cal · 38g protein · 15 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Taro Tuile Cups with Charred Shrimp, Black Garlic & Crispy Lime Leaf Oil
Edible architecture with stunning Filipino flavors
1033 cal · 40g protein · 75 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Smoked Mackerel Crudo with Crispy Amla Pickle, Toasted Mustard Oil Foam & Pomegranate-Tamarind Air
Raw silk, sharp pickle, and aromatic foam—a fish course of layered sophistication
555 cal · 32g protein · 38 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Lionfish Crudo with Crispy Taro Chip, Ginger-Lime Oil & Pomegranate Caviar
Razor-thin raw fish with crispy vegetable texture and jewel-toned fruit pearls
2431 cal · 28g protein · 70 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Cua Mềm Chiên Nước Mắm
Soft-shell crab wontons with tamarind-fish sauce & pomegranate pop
575 cal · 34g protein · 27 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Scallop & Green Mango Lettuce Cups with Chili-Lime Emulsion & Crispy Garlic Chips
Vibrant, herbaceous, spicy-fresh bites
419 cal · 20g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Pan-Seared Scallops with Green Olive Tapenade & Charred Lemon Beurre Blanc
Caramelized scallops, briny olive paste, lemony brown butter emulsion
559 cal · 10g protein · 28 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
Conchas Negras a la Parrilla with Charred Aguachile & Avocado Mousse
Pan-seared black clams, vibrant lime-chili essence, silken avocado foam, crispy tortilla dust
716 cal · 10g protein · 43 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Soft-Shell Crab Wontons with Chili-Lime Gastrique
Pan-fried rice paper parcels filled with crab and fresh herbs, dunked in sweet-spicy glaze
2228 cal · 22g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Grilled Sardine & Charred Citrus Crostini with Whipped Ricotta & Crispy Garlic
Pan-seared sardine fillets, bursts of preserved lemon, creamy ricotta & sage breadcrumbs
880 cal · 29g protein · 32 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Phyllo Cups with Seared Scallops, Charred Green Olive Tapenade & Lemon Foam
Shattered phyllo crisps hold sweet, caramelized scallops and briny herbaceous sauce
403 cal · 9g protein · 43 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Octopus & Spring Pea Purée with Crispy Chickpea Brittle & Burnt Lemon Oil
Tender octopus, silky pea velouté, toasted chickpea crackle, citrus & crispy garlic
652 cal · 37g protein · 80 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
Crispy Smelt with Romesco, Charred Lemon & Hazelnut Crumb
Delicate whole fish, Spanish pepper sauce, toasted breadcrumb accent
604 cal · 7g protein · 40 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
SophisticatedAppetizer
Chilled Hama Chō Enoki & Grilled Abalone with Yuzu Kosho, White Miso Emulsion & Crispy Garlic Chip Dust
Raw and cooked mushrooms and shellfish in a sophisticated interplay of temperature, texture, and umami-forward seasoning
229 cal · 8g protein · 45 min