SophisticatedAppetizer
Escovitch Red Snapper Tartare with Crispy Cassava Wafer, Charred Chili Oil & Aji Amarillo Mousse
Raw Caribbean fish crudo with pickled vegetables, fried starch, and roasted pepper cream
1048 cal · 34g protein · 50 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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Seared Hokkaido Scallop with Torn Shiso, Crispy Garlic Ash & Ponzu Emulsion
Sweet scallop, herbal shiso, crispy-umami garnish, bright acid
366 cal · 1g protein · 35 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Scallop & Green Mango Tostada with Crispy Shallot Oil & Coconut Foam
Seared scallop, tangy mango, toasted tortilla, airy foam
524 cal · 5g protein · 60 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Octopus & Stone-Fruit Agrodolce with Whipped Burrata & Crispy Sage Oil
Tender tentacles, sweet-sour peaches, creamy cheese, herb oil
874 cal · 61g protein · 43 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Pandesal Croutons with Whipped Burrata, Charred Tomato & Garlic Oil
Toasted bread, creamy cheese, umami depth
601 cal · 17g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Tofu Triangles with Sweet-Spicy Chili Dipping Sauce
Golden tofu, fire-bright dipping sauce, herbaceous finish
389 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Soft-Shell Crab Hand Roll with Cucumber, Nori & Sriracha Aioli
Peak summer crustacean, tempura-light, hand-held elegance
416 cal · 30g protein · 16 min
EasyAppetizer
Injera Crisps with Spiced Lentil Dip & Charred Green Onion Oil
Crispy Ethiopian bread and creamy lentil purée
354 cal · 8g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Cauliflower Wedges with Pomegranate-Tahini & Crispy Chickpea Dukkah
Oven-roasted vegetable with Middle Eastern spice crust
756 cal · 22g protein · 32 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Conch Salad with Green Mango, Avocado & Citrus Oil
Caribbean raw conch with tropical fruit and herb vinaigrette
491 cal · 3g protein · 24 min
EasyAppetizer
Whipped Labneh with Za'atar Oil and Charred Tomatoes
Creamy strained yogurt with spiced herb crust and blistered sweet tomatoes
297 cal · 15g protein · 23 min
EasyAppetizer
Burrata & Charred Peach with Crispy Prosciutto Oil
Summer fruit, creamy cheese, crispy salt—12 minutes, no cooking skill
638 cal · 23g protein · 12 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Cigars Crujientes de Jamón, Queso Manchego y Piquillo Asado
Crispy filo cigars with Jamón Ibérico, aged Manchego and roasted piquillo peppers with hot honey
1460 cal · 31g protein · 40 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Plantain & Black Bean Cups with Queso Fresco & Jalapeño Oil
Savory-spicy starter with cooling crema
593 cal · 17g protein · 24 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Octopus with Avocado Mousse, Crispy Tortilla Dust & Jalapeño Oil
tender grilled cephalopod, creamy green purée, spicy drizzle
764 cal · 30g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Burrata en Escabeche with Charred Shishito & Crispy Garlic Oil
A contemporary take on Spanish pickled vegetables with creamy, fresh cheese
884 cal · 31g protein · 50 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Eggplant Dip with Crispy Anchovy Breadcrumbs and Pomegranate
Smoky, umami-rich, textured, surprising.
270 cal · 8g protein · 40 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Celeriac Fritters with Brown Butter, Anchovy & Crispy Sage Oil
Root vegetable tempura meets German umami
385 cal · 6g protein · 33 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Crudités Tartare with Anchovy Mousse & Burnt Lemon Oil
Charred vegetables with silky anchovy cream and aromatic herb oil, served on toasted crostini
437 cal · 19g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Burrata & Charred Green Olive Tartlets with Crispy Phyllo, Hot Honey & Thyme
Creamy burrata in crispy phyllo cups with warm spiced honey and charred olives
788 cal · 16g protein · 28 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Ceviche Wonton Cups with Green Huancaína & Toasted Corn Silk
Shrimp ceviche in crispy wonton shells with Peruvian herb-chile sauce
412 cal · 28g protein · 34 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Caldo Verde Gazpacho com Pão Torrado e Sardinha Crua
Cold kale and potato bisque with charred sourdough crouton and raw sardine carpaccio
1095 cal · 29g protein · 27 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Callaloo Fritters with Spiced Lime Crema & Pickled Allspice Onion
Caribbean greens in a crispy shell, cool herb cream, tangy pickled allspice onion
385 cal · 9g protein · 27 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Grilled Corn Fritter Cakes with Charred Jalapeño Crema & Lime Ash
Crispy, corn-studded cakes with smoky chile cream and bright citrus finish
622 cal · 14g protein · 42 min