IntermediateAppetizer
Escovitch Red Snapper with Charred Poblano Oil & Crispy Garlic
Whole roasted snapper in pickling spice, poblano emulsion, pan-crisped garlic chips
972 cal · 94g protein · 45 min
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Gluten-Free Appetizer Recipes
Gluten-Free appetizer ideas — naturally gluten-free cooking with real ingredients. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Intermediate
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Scallop Crudo on Crispy Rice Paper with Green Apple Sorrel Foam & Crispy Capers
Raw diver scallops on textured crispy base with bright, tangy foam
174 cal · 16g protein · 45 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Kataifi-Wrapped Halibut Cheek with Green Olive Tapenade & Charred Lemon Emulsion
Delicate white fish in phyllo-shred crust, served with briny olive purée and burnt citrus foam
590 cal · 17g protein · 28 min
EasyAppetizer
Pan-Fried Halloumi with Charred Apricot & Pomegranate Molasses Glaze
Sweet-salty, smoky, utterly original—12 minutes, one skillet.
536 cal · 26g protein · 15 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Tofu Triangles with Sweet Chili & Lime Dip
Golden, crunchy exterior; silky warm center
602 cal · 18g protein · 22 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
EasyAppetizer
Tôm Chiên Nước Mắm Chua Cay
Salt-and-pepper shrimp with spicy fish sauce-lime dipping sauce
1151 cal · 31g protein · 18 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Scallop & Corn Bisque Velouté with Crispy Sage Oil & Calamansi Foam
Silken Filipino-Brazilian fusion: sweet corn and caramelized scallop in a silky broth with citrus brightness
788 cal · 15g protein · 65 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Corn Masa Cones with Charred Jalapeño Crema, Crab & Black Bean Purée
Shatteringly crisp vessels, silky bean base, lump crab, cooling herb cream
369 cal · 18g protein · 40 min
EasyAppetizer
Espinacas a la Catalana con Pasas, Piñones & Ajo Quemado
Wilted spinach with golden raisins, pine nuts, and burnt garlic oil
644 cal · 11g protein · 15 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Saffron-Cured Hamachi with Crispy Chickpea Dust & Charred Chili Oil
Silken raw fish, spiced legume crust, molten chili infusion
668 cal · 13g protein · 30 min
EasyAppetizer
Fried Cassava Empanadas with Charred Scotch Bonnet Aioli
Golden, crispy pockets with spicy dipping sauce
1169 cal · 11g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Espárragos tostados con huevo de codorniz frito
Charred Spanish asparagus with crispy quail egg & Maldon salt
263 cal · 8g protein · 17 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Little Gem Lettuce Salad with Uni, Toasted Breadcrumbs & Lemon Beurre Blanc
Grilled lettuce, silky sea urchin, crispy-buttery foundations
862 cal · 31g protein · 36 min
EasyAppetizer
Whipped Feta, Walnut & Pomegranate Dip with Charred Bread
Tangy, creamy, topped with jewels and oil
438 cal · 16g protein · 16 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
875 cal · 6g protein · 18 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Corn & Avocado Tlayuda Cones
Charred blue corn, silky avocado mousse, crispy shallot oil, queso fresco
571 cal · 12g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Wonton Cups with Spicy Tuna Salad & Sesame Oil Drizzle
Crunchy, umami, bright, easy.
469 cal · 17g protein · 18 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Grilled Pacific Squid & Charred Tomatillo Crudo with Crispy Tortilla Shards, Jalapeño & Lime Oil
Raw squid meets charred tomatillo in a vibrant, textural Californian ceviche plate
581 cal · 29g protein · 55 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Taro Root Cups with Smoked Fish, Avocado Mousse & Thai Chili Oil
Elegant tuile vessels filled with creamy and smoky richness
619 cal · 14g protein · 45 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Chickpea Cones with Charred Lime Crema & Pomegranate
Spiced chickpea crisps, whipped yogurt, bright pomegranate seeds, cilantro
430 cal · 16g protein · 23 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Black Garlic & Huitlacoche Crispy Masa Cylinders with Lime Crema & Burnt Corn Oil
Crispy corn masa filled with umami corn fungus, silken lime cream, toasted garlic
914 cal · 9g protein · 65 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Melanzane Ripiene in Cartoccio with Burrata, Pine Nut Cream & Pomegranate Arils
Eggplant parcels en papillote revealing creamy burrata, toasted pine nut sauce and jeweled pomegranate
624 cal · 19g protein · 40 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Wonton Cups with Shrimp Lettuce Filling & Chili Oil
Golden-fried wonton shells, quick-seared shrimp, crisp lettuce, ginger-lime dressing
369 cal · 13g protein · 22 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 30 minutes. The quickest is around 17 minutes and the longest about 58 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Is every recipe here gluten free?
Every recipe in this collection is written without ingredients that break a gluten 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 248 and 892 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.
