EasyAppetizer
Baked Bacalao Croquetas with Lemon Aioli
Golden, crispy salt-cod fritters—a Portuguese tavern classic, made easy
771 cal · 29g protein · 27 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.
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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
Huître Chaude en Croûte de Champagne et Beurre de Safran
Warm oyster crust with Champagne foam and saffron beurre blanc
595 cal · 4g protein · 30 min
EasyAppetizer
Camarão com Alho Queimado & Azeite Frito
Crispy garlic shrimp with burnt garlic oil and charred lime
557 cal · 36g protein · 15 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Eggplant Rounds with Pomegranate-Walnut Sauce & Toasted Sesame Oil
Tender interior, shattering crust, sweet-tart depth
551 cal · 6g protein · 31 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Saffron-Semolina Discs with Spiced Beet Purée, Pomegranate Caviar & Burnt Mustard Oil
Golden fried semolina crisps with jeweled beet, tart pomegranate, and complex spiced oil
623 cal · 11g protein · 40 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
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Chicken Liver Mousse Crostini with Charred Apple & Crispy Sage
Luxe, umami-rich, surprisingly simple
528 cal · 22g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Tostaditas de Atún Ahumado with Avocado Mousse, Crispy Garlic & Charred Jalapeño
Crispy corn rounds topped with silky avocado purée, smoked tuna, and spicy charred pepper
1091 cal · 31g protein · 33 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Korean-Braised Short Rib & Sesame Wonton Crisps with Pomegranate Glaze
Tender braised beef in crispy wontons, glazed with pomegranate and sesame seed crackle
423 cal · 23g protein · 43 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Octopus & Black Olive Carpaccio with Crispy Garlic Breadcrumb Crumb, Bottarga & Herb Oil
Paper-thin sliced octopus (briefly seared until charred at the edges), finished with aged black olives, umami-rich bottarga (fish roe), and a finishing oil of fried garlic and flat-leaf parsley
1096 cal · 53g protein · 50 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Phyllo Triangles with Whipped Goat Cheese & Pomegranate Molasses
shatteringly crisp pastry, tangy cheese, and a whisper of pomegranate
829 cal · 20g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Ensalada de Espárragos Tostados con Jamón Crudo & Romero Quemado
Charred asparagus, cured ham, crispy rosemary, and brown butter dressing
758 cal · 43g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Camarão Crudo com Tucupi, Tacacá Crackling & Cilantro Espuma
Raw shrimp in tart cassava broth with crispy tacacá wafers and airy cilantro foam
489 cal · 18g protein · 37 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Spiced Cauliflower Pakora Stack with Cilantro-Coconut Chutney & Crispy Chickpea Threads
Layers of crackle, cream, and herb intensity
634 cal · 19g protein · 42 min
EasyAppetizer
Bánh Cuốn Tôm—Shrimp & Pork Steamed Rice Paper Rolls with Fish Sauce Dip
Delicate, herbaceous, and impossibly easy
255 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Blistered Shishito Peppers with Gochujang-Sesame Glaze & Crispy Anchovy Crumble
Charred peppers tossed in spicy-sweet glaze with umami punch
328 cal · 6g protein · 15 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Squid Ink Ravioli with Charred Corn & Peruvian Purple Potato
Paper-thin pasta parcels with corn silk beurre blanc and crispy sage
685 cal · 10g protein · 65 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Poblano Relleno Empanadas with Queso Oaxaca & Mole Negra Drizzle
Hand-crimped pastry with roasted poblano, cheese, and dark mole
1308 cal · 29g protein · 45 min
EasyAppetizer
Croquetas de Camarão com Molho de Maracujá-Pimenta Malagueta
Crispy shrimp croquettes with passion-fruit and malagueta-pepper dipping sauce
677 cal · 24g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Causa Wafers with Smoked Trout, Sorrel Cream & Fried Capers
Peru's iconic potato terrine reimagined as a shattering, elegant bite
497 cal · 8g protein · 47 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Corn Cakes with Avocado, Black Garlic & Lime Oil
Polenta fritters with umami depth and creamy Peruvian contrast
770 cal · 5g protein · 34 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Cured Yellowtail with Charred Mango, Black Garlic & Crispy Plantain Dust
Ceviche-adjacent crudo with island fruit and umami crunch
601 cal · 3g protein · 50 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Cigalas al Horno con Romesco de Piñones, Ajo Negro y Limón Quemado
Roasted langoustines with pine nut romesco, black garlic, and burnt lemon
572 cal · 6g protein · 45 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.
