IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Halloumi Fritters with Charred Lime Crema & Roasted Serrano Salsa
Golden fried cheese with cooling herbed crema and bright chile sauce
967 cal · 40g protein · 35 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.
Intermediate
EasyAppetizer
Spiced Tomato & Paneer Crisps with Mint Chutney Dip
Shallow-fried paneer slices with masala tomatoes and bright, easy mint sauce
563 cal · 18g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Ostrica Cruda in Gelée di Moscato, Caviale di Peperone Rosso e Olio di Basilico Nero
Raw oyster suspended in Moscato aspic, red pepper caviar, basil oil
442 cal · 3g protein · 55 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Avocado Crudo with Calamansi, Crispy Rice Paper & Cured Fish Oil
Thinly sliced avocado, calamansi vinaigrette, crispy rice paper shards, smoked fish oil
636 cal · 6g protein · 18 min
EasyAppetizer
Gougères aux Comté & Cracked Pepper
Light, airy cheese puffs, Gruyère, cayenne heat
527 cal · 20g protein · 26 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crème Fraîche & Crispy Gyeran Mari Spirals with Gochugaru Oil & Pomegranate
Korean omelet ribbons, spiced oil, bright pomegranate, luxe starter
375 cal · 14g protein · 38 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Oyster Patties with Spiced Mignonette Foam
Pan-fried oysters in crispy rice-paper cones with champagne-vinegar air
296 cal · 4g protein · 18 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Uni & Ikura Custard Tart with Crispy Wafer & Burnt Orange Oil
Sea urchin-based silken custard, roe jewels, brûléed edge and citrus finish
587 cal · 9g protein · 55 min
EasyAppetizer
Shishito Pepper & Anchovy Fritters with Lime Dipping Salt
Blistered peppers in crispy tempura, piquant cured fish finish
3184 cal · 10g protein · 15 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Branzino Crudo with Black Garlic Emulsion, Crispy Cassava Root Chips & Lime Oil
Raw fish kissed by flame, umami-deep and textured
717 cal · 27g protein · 45 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Rice Cake with Spiced Crab, Gochujang Aioli & Sesame Oil Drizzle
Crispy-chewy Korean rice cake base with fresh crab and fermented heat
265 cal · 13g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Soft-Shell Crab Wontons with Lime Leaf, Ginger & Black Garlic Dipping Sauce
Delicate crispy wontons cradling tender crab meat and aromatics, served with complex umami glaze
349 cal · 18g protein · 80 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Scallop & Corn Purée with Brown Butter Sage & Crispy Capers
Sweet scallop, silky corn, nutty butter, herbaceous crackle
700 cal · 46g protein · 25 min
EasyAppetizer
Sake-Poached Shrimp with Charred Scallion Oil & Crispy Garlic
Delicate, pearlescent shrimp kissed with wine, aromatics, and umami crunch
297 cal · 10g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Cancha Dorada—Crispy Roasted Corn with Lime, Chili & Fresh Cheese Crumble
Addictive golden corn kernels with bursts of heat, acid, and salty queso fresco
379 cal · 12g protein · 13 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Okra Fritters with Tamarind & Mint Chutney
Bhindi pakora–tender okra, spiced gram flour crust, sweet-sour dip
349 cal · 13g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Tofu Skin Rolls with Soy-Ginger Dipping Sauce & Sesame
Golden, delicate bean curd rolls with an umami-rich warm sauce
545 cal · 18g protein · 18 min
EasyAppetizer
Patinhas de Siri com Aioli de Alho Assado e Limão Tostado
Soft-shell crab leg bites with roasted garlic aioli and charred lime
609 cal · 7g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Rice Paper Cups with Spiced Shrimp & Green Mango Slaw
Crackling rice paper, cool-tart slaw, warm poached shrimp, chili bite
301 cal · 14g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Grilled Lamb Carpaccio with Charred Eggplant Purée, Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Sage Oil
Raw meets cooked, creamy meets bright—a composed Turkish study in contrast
725 cal · 8g protein · 60 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Scallop & Roasted Tomato Salad with Crispy Garlic & Herb Oil
Raw, seared, and alive on the plate
607 cal · 14g protein · 26 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Miso Dip with Herb Oil & Crispy Rice Crackers
Smoky, umami-rich dip with fragrant oil
121 cal · 4g protein · 23 min
EasyAppetizer
Palmito Frito com Aioli de Pimenta Roxa e Sal de Limão
Crispy hearts of palm coins with purple chilli aioli and lime salt
2733 cal · 15g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Tôm Nướng Muối Ớt – Charred Prawns in Salt & Chili Crust with Burnt Garlic Oil & Herb Dip
Giant prawns in a crispy salt-chili shell, burnt garlic drizzle & Vietnamese herbs
138 cal · 3g protein · 45 min