IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Saltfish Fritters with Scotch Bonnet Aioli & Pickled Green Mango
Savory, spicy, tangy, herbaceous
3964 cal · 79g protein · 30 min
Diet & meal · 30 recipes
Dairy-Free Appetizer Recipes
Dairy-Free appetizer ideas — skip the dairy without skipping the richness. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Intermediate
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Shrimp & Enoki Mushroom Gyoza with Sriracha-Miso Emulsion
Delicate folds, umami-rich filling, silky sauce
218 cal · 9g protein · 37 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Coconut Shrimp with Green Chili Emulsion & Crispy Rice Paper
Spiced, pan-seared shrimp in a silky coconut-chile foam
823 cal · 7g protein · 34 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Freekeh Cakes with Whipped Beet Purée, Tangy Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Sage Oil
nutty grain patties with earthy roasted beet cream
814 cal · 23g protein · 43 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Scallion Pancake & Black Garlic Oil Dip
Laminated, flaky, savory, utterly craveable
313 cal · 6g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Lemongrass–Lime Steamed Mussels in Coconut Broth with Crispy Garlic Oil & Charred Bread
Aromatic broth, tender mussels, toasted coconut nuttiness and garlic crunch
1349 cal · 39g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Cua Mềm Chiên – Crispy Soft-Shell Crab Wontons
Delicate crab wontons with chili oil and lime leaf crackle
2482 cal · 8g protein · 25 min
EasyAppetizer
Tuna Tataki with Crispy Rice Cracker & Ponzu Foam
Seared tuna with rice crisp base, citrus air, and micro greens
300 cal · 25g protein · 18 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Lionfish Crudo with Crispy Taro Chip, Ginger-Lime Oil & Pomegranate Caviar
Razor-thin raw fish with crispy vegetable texture and jewel-toned fruit pearls
2431 cal · 28g protein · 70 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Callaloo Fritters with Mango-Habanero Drizzle
Savory-spicy Caribbean greens with fruity heat
343 cal · 9g protein · 25 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Eggplant Rolls with Spiced Lamb, Burnt Chili & Labneh
Caramelized eggplant, warm spiced lamb ragù, cool tangy yogurt
616 cal · 24g protein · 42 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
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
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
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Taro Root Cups with Smoked Fish, Avocado Mousse & Thai Chili Oil
Elegant tuile vessels filled with creamy and smoky richness
1864 cal · 14g protein · 45 min
EasyAppetizer
Fried Cassava Empanadas with Charred Scotch Bonnet Aioli
Golden, crispy pockets with spicy dipping sauce
1051 cal · 11g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Tofu Triangles with Sweet Chili & Lime Dip
Golden, crunchy exterior; silky warm center
609 cal · 18g 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
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
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
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
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
IntermediateAppetizer
Camarão Crudo com Tucupi, Tacacá Crackling & Cilantro Espuma
Raw shrimp in tart cassava broth with crispy tacacá wafers and airy cilantro foam
250 cal · 18g protein · 37 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Miso-Butter Squid with Charred Scallion Oil and Crispy Rice
Tender seared squid tossed in brown butter and white miso, finished with scallion oil
499 cal · 22g protein · 22 min