IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Scallop & Ají Rojo Tostada with Crispy Garlic Chips & Avocado Mousse
Luxury in Peruvian form: tender scallop meets spiced red chile and crunchy toast
702 cal · 11g protein · 38 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
Berbere-Roasted Carrot Rounds with Whipped Labneh, Pomegranate & Crispy Chickpea Oil
Charred rounds of heirloom carrot with creamy whipped labneh and a garlic-chickpea oil drizzle
280 cal · 13g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Pan-Seared Swordfish Crudo Tartare with Charred Jalapeño Emulsion & Crispy Tortilla Air
Raw swordfish cubes dressed with citrus & olive oil, topped with spicy pepper foam and delicate tortilla crackle
506 cal · 18g protein · 45 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Pan-Seared Squid with Burnt Garlic Oil, Charred Lemon & Crispy Breadcrumb Crumble
Tender squid tubes scored and seared until blistered, finished with a nutty burnt-garlic emulsion
598 cal · 29g protein · 24 min
EasyAppetizer
Burrata & Charred Peach with Crispy Prosciutto
creamy cheese, grilled peach, torn ham & aged balsamic
621 cal · 21g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Dumplings with Walnut-Cilantro Oil
Crispy-fried wontons filled with spiced eggplant and pomegranate pearls
828 cal · 12g protein · 40 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
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Thai Wonton Cups with Shrimp, Tamarind & Pomegranate
Shattered wonton shells filled with briny shrimp, tangy tamarind glaze, and jeweled pomegranate arils
307 cal · 24g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Octopus Tentacle & Mango Escabeche with Crispy Shallot Oil & Cilantro Emulsion
Tender grilled octopus with pickled tropical fruit and fragrant herb oil
421 cal · 19g protein · 90 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Gyoza with Dashi-Ponzu Dipping Sauce
Pan-fried pork and vegetable dumplings, served with tangy umami dip
514 cal · 21g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Radicchio & Anchovy Crostoni
Bitter greens on toasted bread with garlic cream, white bean purée and crispy anchovy oil
508 cal · 20g protein · 30 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Semolina & Honey Fritters with Spiced Yogurt
warm, pillowy fried fritters with warm drizzled honey and cooling yogurt
478 cal · 8g protein · 18 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Roasted Ají Relleno with Quinoa, Corn & Humita Cream
Charred peruvian peppers stuffed with sacred grain and roasted corn mousse
447 cal · 10g protein · 34 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Peach & Burrata Salad with Crispy Pancetta & Black Garlic
Sweet, savory, smoky, textured
840 cal · 18g protein · 18 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Smoked Trout & Apple-Dill Phyllo Triangles with Horseradish Crème Fraîche
Crispy phyllo, flaky smoked trout, tart apple, fresh dill, fiery horseradish
549 cal · 22g protein · 28 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Rice Fritters with Scallop & Ginger-Lime Oil
Shattered crispy rice cakes topped with pan-seared scallop, ginger, cilantro, and a drizzle of fragrant lime oil
326 cal · 12g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Duck Confit Taro Cones with Pomegranate, Crispy Garlic & Thai Red Curry Aioli
Tuile-like taro crisps filled with luxurious shredded duck, jeweled with pomegranate arils and sharp curry cream
892 cal · 28g protein · 80 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Phyllo Cone with Spiced Carrot, Chermoula & Whipped Ricotta
Delicate phyllo work, roasted vegetable precision, herbaceous sauce
490 cal · 10g protein · 43 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Duck Confit Lettuce Cups with Tamarind-Chili Glaze & Roasted Cashews
Tender shredded duck wrapped in fresh lettuce with tangy-spicy Southeast Asian finish
681 cal · 32g protein · 30 min
EasyAppetizer
Tôm Chiên Nước Mắm Chua Cay
Salt-and-pepper shrimp with spicy fish sauce-lime dipping sauce
1151 cal · 31g protein · 18 min
EasyAppetizer
Lumpia Wonton Crisps with Spiced Ground Pork & Scallion Dipping Sauce
Crispy-fried wonton cones, savory pork filling, vinegar-chili dip
480 cal · 13g protein · 25 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Moqueca-Spiced Scallop Ceviche with Charred Cassava Chip & Cilantro Oil
Seared scallops in a dendê-and-lime marinade, crispy cassava foundation, herb oil drizzle.
960 cal · 10g protein · 42 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Jerk-Spiced Shrimp Fritters with Mango-Habanero Gastrique & Crispy Yuca
Caribbean spiced shrimp cake with sweet-hot sauce and golden root chips
865 cal · 28g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Branzino Crudo with Black Garlic Emulsion, Crispy Cassava Root Chips & Lime Oil
Raw fish kissed by flame, umami-deep and textured
896 cal · 27g 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.
