IntermediateAppetizer
Orange Escabeche Mussels on Endive with Shaved Fennel
Pimentón-spiked mussels in sherry-orange marinade, served in crisp leaves
383 cal · 16g protein · 35 min
Diet & meal · 113 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
EasyAppetizer
Piri-Piri Shrimp Endive Boats with Orange & Mint
Spicy shrimp and juicy orange in crisp, edible spoons
197 cal · 24g protein · 18 min
EasyAppetizer
Smoked Paprika Shrimp Toast with Charred Corn & Cilantro Oil
Crispy, smoky, bright—the California opener.
430 cal · 14g protein · 18 min
EasyAppetizer
Thai Shrimp Toast Bites with Sweet Chili Drizzle
Crispy bread, spiced shrimp, charred crust, tangy-sweet finish—unexpected and memorable
480 cal · 33g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Delicata Squash Wedges with Miso-Maple Glaze, Crispy Sage & Hazelnuts
Caramelized squash with umami-sweet glaze and crunchy sage-hazelnut crunch
464 cal · 7g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Camarão Escabeche com Crocante de Milho Roxo e Emulsão de Oliva Fumada
Charred-then-pickled shrimp with purple corn brittle and smoked-olive oil emulsion
516 cal · 36g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Conch & Sofrito Mousse Phyllo Cones with Charred Scotch Bonnet Gastrique
Shredded conch, sofrito-forward mousse, phyllo shatter, hot-pepper glaze, lime air
725 cal · 5g protein · 75 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Lumpia Rolls with Tamarind-Chili Dipping Sauce
Paper-thin spring rolls fried until shattering, with a complex sweet-sour-spicy sauce
792 cal · 24g protein · 24 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Fesenjan Meatball Spoons with Herb-Cucumber Relish
Persian walnut-pomegranate stew, shrunk into one bite
647 cal · 40g protein · 40 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Shrimp Aguachile Cucumber Cups
Hollowed cucumber cups filled with their own green chile broth
154 cal · 9g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Sichuan Beef Tartare on Lotus Root Crisps
Numbing-spicy hand-cut tartare on lacy lotus wheels
346 cal · 3g protein · 50 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Hor Mok Soufflés in Banana Leaf Cups with Seared Prawn & Coconut Crown
Steamed red curry fish custard, lifted into a soufflé
407 cal · 31g protein · 60 min
EasyAppetizer
Pan-Crisped Tofu Skin Rolls with Sweet Chili-Garlic Dip & Crispy Shallots
Nutty, crispy, addictive—a Filipino-inspired vegan starter
318 cal · 6g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Shiro Crust Beet Carpaccio with Crispy Chickpea Dukkah
Earthy raw beets crowned with nutty chickpea-sesame powder and burnt orange oil
475 cal · 12g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Burnt Eggplant & Pomegranate Muhammara Cones
charred eggplant, walnut-pomegranate spread, crispy tortilla cups
848 cal · 12g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Seared Lionfish Crudo with Burnt Miso, Crispy Taro Chip & Passion Fruit Caviar
Delicate raw fish, smoky umami depth, textural contrast, tropical brightness
584 cal · 17g protein · 55 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Pineapple & Crispy Jerk Chicken Skewers with Scotch Bonnet Aioli
Spiced, smoky, tropical—finger-food island heat
511 cal · 25g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Masa-Fried Oyster with Charred Habanero Emulsion & Crispy Sage
Fresh oyster wrapped in crispy corn dough, served with silken chile sauce
733 cal · 8g protein · 55 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Tartines with Crispy Sage Oil
Smoky, sweet, visibly appetizing.
695 cal · 16g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Misir Wat Tartlet with Charred Radish & Crispy Chickpea Dust
Spiced red lentil braise in phyllo cup with roasted vegetable garnish
661 cal · 22g protein · 45 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Rice Cake & Charred Eggplant Stack with Gochugaru Aioli & Fermented Black Bean Oil
Layered Korean umami bites with three textures and three flavor layers
765 cal · 7g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Okra Fritters with Green Chili-Cilantro Emulsion & Charred Lemon
Delicate, crunchy okra batons in a fragrant chickpea batter, with a drizzle of bright chili oil
820 cal · 15g protein · 27 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Oyster Mushroom 'Steaks' with Preserved Lemon Tapenade, Black Olive & Crispy Phyllo Tuile
Meaty fungi meets briny, bright, shattered pastry
334 cal · 7g protein · 43 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Chickpea Fritters with Charred Lemon Crema & Green Chili Oil
Spiced legume cakes, cool herbed crème fraîche, heat
557 cal · 7g protein · 25 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 28 minutes. The quickest is around 18 minutes and the longest about 50 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Is every recipe here dairy free?
Every recipe in this collection is written without ingredients that break a dairy free diet. We cannot vouch for the brands in your cupboard or for cross-contamination in your kitchen, so check labels as you normally would.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 192 and 820 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.
