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Diet & meal · 286 recipes

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.

Crispy Cauliflower Fritters with Green Chutney & PomegranateEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Cauliflower Fritters with Green Chutney & Pomegranate

Gobi pakora with cilantro-mint dip and jeweled pomegranate arils

357 cal · 15g protein · 20 min
vegetariangluten-free20-minutecrowd-pleaser
Crispy Phyllo Shrimp Crescents with Chermoula Oil & Charred LemonEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Phyllo Shrimp Crescents with Chermoula Oil & Charred Lemon

Delicate pastry pockets of spiced shrimp with vibrant herb oil

788 cal · 28g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-free-friendlyseafood
Charred Delicata Squash Crudo with Pomegranate Molasses, Crispy Chickpeas & Whipped Labne with Za'atar OilSophisticated
Appetizer

Charred Delicata Squash Crudo with Pomegranate Molasses, Crispy Chickpeas & Whipped Labne with Za'atar Oil

Raw and charred squash with tangy whipped cheese, tart pomegranate depth, and crunchy chickpeas

809 cal · 36g protein · 65 min
vegetariangluten-freesophisticated
Grilled Octopus with Charred Lemon & Smoky Paprika OilEasy
Appetizer

Grilled Octopus with Charred Lemon & Smoky Paprika Oil

Tender tentacles, crispy edges, bold spice

416 cal · 36g protein · 17 min
high-proteinpescatariangluten-free
Uni Custard Tartlet with Toasted Nori Crust, Charred Lemon Soil & Crispy Saffron CrackleSophisticated
Appetizer

Uni Custard Tartlet with Toasted Nori Crust, Charred Lemon Soil & Crispy Saffron Crackle

Buttery Sea Urchin in an umami-rich shell with textural complexity

781 cal · 6g protein · 75 min
gluten-freeelegant
Charred Eggplant Caviar with Whipped Labneh, Burnt Garlic & Pomegranate OilIntermediate
Appetizer

Charred Eggplant Caviar with Whipped Labneh, Burnt Garlic & Pomegranate Oil

Smoky roasted eggplant dip crowned with herbed labneh, crispy garlic chips, and pomegranate-chili oil

351 cal · 8g protein · 33 min
vegetariangluten-free
Smoked Trout & Apple-Dill Phyllo Triangles with Horseradish Crème FraîcheIntermediate
Appetizer

Smoked Trout & Apple-Dill Phyllo Triangles with Horseradish Crème Fraîche

Crispy phyllo, flaky smoked trout, tart apple, fresh dill, fiery horseradish

549 cal · 22g protein · 28 min
intermediategluten-free-optionfancy
Crispy Feta & Olive Oil Wafer with Roasted Beet, Whipped Feta Mousse & Pomegranate CaviarSophisticated
Appetizer

Crispy Feta & Olive Oil Wafer with Roasted Beet, Whipped Feta Mousse & Pomegranate Caviar

A delicate, shatteringly thin feta crisp supporting creamy feta mousse, jeweled with pomegranate

949 cal · 28g protein · 65 min
vegetariangluten-free
Roasted Beet & Whipped Feta Cones with Crispy Shallot Oil & PomegranateEasy
Appetizer

Roasted Beet & Whipped Feta Cones with Crispy Shallot Oil & Pomegranate

earthy, creamy, jewel-toned

330 cal · 11g protein · 22 min
vegetariangluten-free-adaptable
Tostaditas de Atún Ahumado with Avocado Mousse, Crispy Garlic & Charred JalapeñoIntermediate
Appetizer

Tostaditas de Atún Ahumado with Avocado Mousse, Crispy Garlic & Charred Jalapeño

Crispy corn rounds topped with silky avocado purée, smoked tuna, and spicy charred pepper

912 cal · 31g protein · 33 min
high-proteinseafoodgluten-freeelegant
Crispy Chicken Liver Mousse Crostini with Charred Apple & Crispy SageEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Chicken Liver Mousse Crostini with Charred Apple & Crispy Sage

Luxe, umami-rich, surprisingly simple

528 cal · 22g protein · 22 min
elegantgluten-free-optionmake-ahead
Pan-Seared Scallop & Charred Corn Purée Tartlet with Brown Butter Foam, Crispy Sage & Burnt Chili OilSophisticated
Appetizer

Pan-Seared Scallop & Charred Corn Purée Tartlet with Brown Butter Foam, Crispy Sage & Burnt Chili Oil

Sweet diver scallop meets creamy corn, airy brown butter, and subtle heat

806 cal · 15g protein · 65 min
gluten-free alternativesophisticatedrestaurant-quality
Crispy Chicken Liver Kafta with Pomegranate Molasses & Pine Nut YogurtIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Chicken Liver Kafta with Pomegranate Molasses & Pine Nut Yogurt

Spiced ground liver patties pan-seared golden, served with tangy yogurt

578 cal · 30g protein · 22 min
high-proteinintermediategluten-free
Crispy Papas à la Huancaína with Quail Egg & Chili OilEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Papas à la Huancaína with Quail Egg & Chili Oil

Roasted potato coins beneath creamy yellow-chili sauce and precious egg

514 cal · 11g protein · 25 min
vegetariangluten-free
Seared Scallop & Ají Rojo Tostada with Crispy Garlic Chips & Avocado MousseIntermediate
Appetizer

Seared Scallop & Ají Rojo Tostada with Crispy Garlic Chips & Avocado Mousse

Luxury in Peruvian form: tender scallop meets spiced red chile and crunchy toast

491 cal · 12g protein · 38 min
high-proteingluten-freeintermediate
Pan-Seared Squid with Burnt Garlic Oil, Charred Lemon & Crispy Breadcrumb CrumbleIntermediate
Appetizer

Pan-Seared Squid with Burnt Garlic Oil, Charred Lemon & Crispy Breadcrumb Crumble

Tender squid tubes scored and seared until blistered, finished with a nutty burnt-garlic emulsion

598 cal · 29g protein · 24 min
high-proteingluten-free-optionalintermediate
Burrata & Charred Peach with Crispy ProsciuttoEasy
Appetizer

Burrata & Charred Peach with Crispy Prosciutto

creamy cheese, grilled peach, torn ham & aged balsamic

621 cal · 21g protein · 20 min
gluten-freehigh-protein
Doro Tibs Crispy Injera Cone with Charred Broccolini & Spiced JusSophisticated
Appetizer

Doro Tibs Crispy Injera Cone with Charred Broccolini & Spiced Jus

Saffron-braised chicken, nigella seed crust, pomegranate gastrique

298 cal · 5g protein · 85 min
high-proteingluten-free
Crispy Thai Wonton Cups with Shrimp, Tamarind & PomegranateEasy
Appetizer

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
dairy-freehigh-proteingluten-free-adaptable22-minute
Roasted Ají Relleno with Quinoa, Corn & Humita CreamIntermediate
Appetizer

Roasted Ají Relleno with Quinoa, Corn & Humita Cream

Charred peruvian peppers stuffed with sacred grain and roasted corn mousse

447 cal · 10g protein · 34 min
vegangluten-free
Charred Peach & Burrata Salad with Crispy Pancetta & Black GarlicEasy
Appetizer

Charred Peach & Burrata Salad with Crispy Pancetta & Black Garlic

Sweet, savory, smoky, textured

840 cal · 18g protein · 18 min
gluten-freehigh-protein18-minute
Homard Bleu Décortiqué, Sauce Américaine et Tuiles Croustillantes aux AlguesSophisticated
Appetizer

Homard Bleu Décortiqué, Sauce Américaine et Tuiles Croustillantes aux Algues

Chilled lobster medallions with shellfish sauce and crispy seaweed tuiles

497 cal · 27g protein · 80 min
high-proteinluxurygluten-free
Crispy Tofu Skin with Kombu Butter, Uni & Crispy Garlic ThreadsIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Tofu Skin with Kombu Butter, Uni & Crispy Garlic Threads

Delicate fried tofu skin crackling with umami

547 cal · 11g protein · 20 min
high-proteinumamigluten-free
Cavolfiore Affumicato con Romesco, Ova di Bottarga e Pangrattato BruciatoSophisticated
Appetizer

Cavolfiore Affumicato con Romesco, Ova di Bottarga e Pangrattato Bruciato

Smoked cauliflower steaks with romesco, bottarga roe and burnt breadcrumbs

439 cal · 17g protein · 65 min
vegetarianhigh-fibergluten-free-adaptable