EasyAppetizer
Cua Mềm Chiên – Crispy Soft-Shell Crab Wontons
Delicate crab wontons with chili oil and lime leaf crackle
795 cal · 8g protein · 25 min
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Healthy Appetizer Recipes
Real, healthy appetizer ideas with full recipes, macros and a one-tap grocery list. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Easy
IntermediateAppetizer
Cua Mềm Chiên Sốt Tamarind
Crispy soft-shell crab wontons with tamarind gastrique and lime oil
904 cal · 34g 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
651 cal · 15g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Misir Wat Tartlets with Crispy Phyllo Cup, Spiced Labne & Pomegranate Seed Pop
Lentil stew in a shattering pastry vessel, creamy yogurt, jeweled fruit
308 cal · 13g protein · 57 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Scallop & Summer Corn Custard with Brown Butter, Crispy Corn Silk & Seaweed Ash
Umami-rich, delicate, a composed small plate that whispers elegance
341 cal · 10g protein · 40 min
EasyAppetizer
Wurstbrät mit Sauerkraut-Apfel Relish
Pan-seared sausage pâté with tart-sweet pickle relish
197 cal · 4g protein · 18 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
894 cal · 10g protein · 43 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
Croqueta de Caranguejo com Maracujá e Aioli de Alho Preto
Crispy crab & passion-fruit mousse croquettes with black garlic aioli and crispy sage
564 cal · 18g protein · 42 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
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
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Taro Cones with Chili Lime Crab & Toasted Coconut
Unique, textural, stunning—restaurant-worthy in 22 minutes
615 cal · 18g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Espinacas a la Catalana with Crispy Jamón & Pine Nut Beurre Noisette
Sautéed spinach with raisins, pine nuts, cured ham, and browned-butter complexity
560 cal · 14g protein · 30 min
EasyAppetizer
Camarones al Ajillo con Tostadas de Pan
Garlic shrimp, crispy toast, smoked paprika oil, fresh lemon
713 cal · 40g protein · 13 min
EasyAppetizer
Ginger-Turmeric Beet Crisps with Whipped Yogurt & Nigella Seeds
Thin, crackling beet chips with creamy spiced dip
346 cal · 15g protein · 23 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Pastéis de Nata Salgados com Camarão e Dill
Crispy phyllo cups filled with poached shrimp, crème fraîche & dill
709 cal · 29g protein · 40 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
Burnt Orange & Za'atar Halloumi Skewers with Charred Lemon Aioli
Crispy cheese, smoky spice, tangy citrus dip
737 cal · 27g protein · 16 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
Seared Scallops with Chermoula Oil, Charred Lemon & Green Garlic
pan-seared diver scallops with moroccan herb sauce
289 cal · 13g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Octopus & Green Mango Salad with Black Garlic & Lime Gastrique
Tender grilled octopus, bright mango, funky umami, tart-spicy finish
954 cal · 43g protein · 73 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Ssamjang-Glazed Mushroom Skewers with Crispy Garlic Chips
Charred shiitake and oyster mushrooms with Korean chili-soy glaze and toasted aromatics
384 cal · 9g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Poblano & Cheese Quesadilla Wedges with Charred Lime Crema
Charred poblano, oaxaca cheese, crispy masa edges, lime crema
299 cal · 12g protein · 37 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
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 32 minutes. The quickest is around 18 minutes and the longest about 60 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 255 and 914 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
Do these come with a grocery list?
Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.
