SophisticatedLunch
Seared Scallops with Brown Butter, Sage & Hazelnut Purée
Elegant midday protein before the evening feast
380 cal · 32g protein · 42 min
Occasion · 85 recipes
Date Night Recipes
What to cook for date night — real recipes with method, timings and per-serving macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Sophisticated
EasyAppetizer
Sage & Brown Butter Oyster Crackers
Toasted, herby, utterly crunchy
210 cal · 3g protein · 15 min
SophisticatedDinner
Seared Duck Breast with Charred Pumpkin Purée & Black Garlic Jus
Autumn's finest: rich, dark, umami-layered, and show-stopping
680 cal · 42g protein · 62 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Scallop & Heirloom Tomato Tartare Cups
Crispy phyllo, diver scallop, burst tomato confit & nigella seed oil
228 cal · 7g protein · 34 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Scallops with Corn Silk Velouté, Charred Spring Onions & Black Garlic Oil
Sweet seared scallops, silky corn cream, bitter-sweet black garlic, crispy charred allium
543 cal · 13g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Uni Custard Tartlet with Crispy Shallot Soil & Citrus Caviar
Briny sea urchin custard on delicate pastry with crunchy garnish
450 cal · 3g protein · 31 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Cancha Corn Crusted Ceviche Scallop with Toasted Corn Foam, Ají Verde & Lime Caviar
Japanese technique meets Peruvian corn in a single elegant bite
269 cal · 10g protein · 32 min
EasyAppetizer
Pan-Fried Scallop & Leek Mandu with Gochujang Drizzle
Crispy pan-fried dumplings stuffed with sweet scallops and caramelized leeks
466 cal · 20g protein · 24 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Scallop & Charred Corn Succotash with Black Garlic Oil
Sweet scallops, charred corn, summer vegetables, and umami-rich finishing oil
678 cal · 28g protein · 27 min
SophisticatedDessert
Roasted Plum & Fennel Seed Soufflé with Black Sesame Crème Anglaise & Crispy Pistchio Tuile
Cloud-light soufflé with roasted stone fruit and mineral anise notes
641 cal · 16g protein · 50 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Scallops with Chermoula Oil, Charred Lemon & Green Garlic
pan-seared diver scallops with moroccan herb sauce
289 cal · 13g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedSnack
Misir Wot Phyllo Crisps with Charred Lime Crema & Pomegranate Caviar
Spiced red lentil spread on shattered phyllo, tangy lime cream, jeweled pomegranate
875 cal · 36g protein · 70 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Scallop & Green Mango Lettuce Cups with Chili-Lime Emulsion & Crispy Garlic Chips
Vibrant, herbaceous, spicy-fresh bites
419 cal · 20g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Scallop & Summer Corn Custard with Brown Butter, Crispy Corn Silk & Seaweed Ash
Umami-rich, delicate, a composed small plate that whispers elegance
341 cal · 10g protein · 40 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Pan-Seared Scallops with Green Olive Tapenade & Charred Lemon Beurre Blanc
Caramelized scallops, briny olive paste, lemony brown butter emulsion
559 cal · 10g protein · 28 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
692 cal · 28g protein · 70 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Soy-Glazed Scallop & Shiitake Mushroom Gyoza with Gochujang-Vinegar Dipping Sauce
Pan-fried dumplings with briny scallop and earthy mushroom filling
252 cal · 15g protein · 40 min
EasyAppetizer
Pan-Seared Diver Scallop & Charred Ginger-Soy Emulsion
Tender scallop with crispy brown-butter crust, aged soy reduction, and pickled ginger soil
289 cal · 10g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Phyllo Cups with Seared Scallops, Charred Green Olive Tapenade & Lemon Foam
Shattered phyllo crisps hold sweet, caramelized scallops and briny herbaceous sauce
403 cal · 9g protein · 43 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Spiced Tuna Tartare Carapace with Crispy Lentil Tuile, Black Garlic Emulsion & Pomegranate Caviar
Sashimi-grade tuna layered in crispy tuile shell, silken black garlic oil, jewelled with pomegranate
297 cal · 36g protein · 40 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Tamago Soufflé with Dashi Butter Toast & Crispy Shiso
cloud-like egg, umami broth-soaked bread, aromatic herb crackle
280 cal · 16g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Scallop & Miso Caramel Tartlets with Crispy Sage Oil & Daikon Microgreens
seared umami shellfish, sweet-savory glaze, herbal oil crackle, peppery sprout
528 cal · 11g protein · 43 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Foie Gras Torchon with Sour Cherry Gastrique & Brioche Tuiles
Silky terrine of cured foie gras, jeweled with crushed pistachios, served with tart-sweet cherry reduction and shattered brioche
461 cal · 28g protein · 70 min
EasyIn-between
Pâte de Foie Gras Canapés & Cornichons
Rich liver mousse on toasted baguette with pickled cornichons and fleur de sel
83 cal · 8g protein · 9 min