EasyAppetizer
Escamoles en Papel de Maíz with Charred Garlic & Pasilla Oil
Nutty, buttery, irreplaceably exquisite
415 cal · 2g protein · 28 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.
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EasyAppetizer
Vieiras Crujientes con Escabeche de Maíz Tostado y Mojo Rojo de Rocoto
Crispy-seared scallops with charred corn escabeche and Andean red chili mojo
457 cal · 22g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Chicken Skin Cones with Charred Corn Mousse & Crispy Sage
Shattered chicken skin tubes filled with sweet corn cream, topped with fried sage leaf
453 cal · 15g protein · 40 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Pan-Seared Scallop & Charred Apricot Tapenade with Crispy Phyllo & Pomegranate Molasses
Delicate, sweet, bright—herbaceous North African umami
433 cal · 14g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Scallop & Crispy Taro Chip Tartare with Ginger-Lime Oil & Pomegranate Caviar
Seared scallop, raw-finished, taro crisp, bright citrus oil, tiny pomegranate pearls
640 cal · 13g protein · 32 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Eggplant & Black Garlic Salatasi with Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle
Roasted eggplant meze with toasted breadcrumb crumble and tart pomegranate finish
227 cal · 5g protein · 32 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Burnt Butter Pumpkin Seed Dukkah Crusted Scallop Tartare with Charred Green Olive Emulsion & Crispy Sage Oil
Seared diver scallop tartare with autumnal spice crust and sage-infused oil
767 cal · 24g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Shrimp Satay Cones with Peanut Sauce & Charred Pineapple Glaze
Golden tuile cones filled with seared shrimp, served with silky peanut sauce and a caramelized pineapple-chili glaze.
698 cal · 40g protein · 43 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Berbere-Brined Beet Carpaccio with Labneh Cloud, Charred Scallion Oil & Crispy Amaranth
Paper-thin raw beet rounds infused with spiced brine; whipped strained yogurt; toasted grain seed crunch
583 cal · 6g protein · 50 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Corn & Jalapeño Crisps with Whipped Ricotta
Crispy corn, creamy ricotta, bright heat, California garden on a chip
470 cal · 15g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Kibbeh Shells with Labne, Pomegranate & Herb Oil
Fried bulgur shells filled with creamy cheese and tart pomegranate
488 cal · 14g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Octopus Carpaccio with Charred Haricot Vert, Rocoto Oil & Crispy Huacatay Leaves
Raw tender octopus, Peruvian chili oil, herb-fried green beans
686 cal · 23g protein · 40 min
EasyAppetizer
Chiles Rellenos Tarts: Roasted Poblano & Oaxaca on Crispy Masa
Charred poblano, melted cheese, roasted garlic on golden masa rounds
436 cal · 20g protein · 23 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Beet Carpaccio with Horseradish Cream & Crispy Walnuts
Paper-thin root, peppery cream, toasted crunch
289 cal · 6g protein · 32 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Kibbeh Nayye Tartare with Pomegranate Molasses Emulsion & Toasted Pistachio Dust
Raw beef, crunchy bulgur, tart pomegranate drizzle
472 cal · 8g protein · 37 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Marinated Yellowtail Crudo with Burnt Orange Zest, Black Garlic Oil & Pomegranate Caviar
Raw fish cured in citrus with umami depth and jewel-toned fruit
461 cal · 30g protein · 25 min
EasyAppetizer
Aguachiles de Camarón con Melón
Chilled shrimp in bright chile-citrus broth with crunch of cantaloupe
324 cal · 48g protein · 12 min
EasyAppetizer
Bolinho de Abóbora e Gorgonzola com Calda de Mel e Pimenta
Crispy pumpkin and blue cheese fritters with honey-chili glaze.
563 cal · 10g protein · 26 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Chickpea & Tamarind Cups with Whipped Labneh
Crunchy, tangy-spiced, creamy—a textural surprise
191 cal · 6g protein · 37 min
EasyAppetizer
Pickled Jalapenos
Tangy, crisp, and perfect for tacos, nachos, and charcuterie boards
210 cal · 6g protein · 25 min
EasyAppetizer
Hot Sauce
Bright, punchy, and addictive—the everyday fermented hot sauce for everything
221 cal · 9g protein · 10 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Classic Chutney
Spiced fruit spread with vinegar bite, ideal for curries, cheese, and grilled meats
1310 cal · 20g protein · 65 min
EasyAppetizer
Satay Sauce
Creamy peanut dipping sauce for grilled meat skewers
166 cal · 5g protein · 18 min
EasyAppetizer
Aioli
Silky garlic mayonnaise for dipping and spreading
258 cal · 1g protein · 10 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 57 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 255 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.
