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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 Oyster Patties with Spiced Mignonette FoamEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Oyster Patties with Spiced Mignonette Foam

Pan-fried oysters in crispy rice-paper cones with champagne-vinegar air

296 cal · 4g protein · 18 min
seafoodgluten-freeunder-20-minelegant
Uni & Ikura Custard Tart with Crispy Wafer & Burnt Orange OilSophisticated
Appetizer

Uni & Ikura Custard Tart with Crispy Wafer & Burnt Orange Oil

Sea urchin-based silken custard, roe jewels, brûléed edge and citrus finish

587 cal · 9g protein · 55 min
gluten-freeseafoodelegant
Patinhas de Siri com Aioli de Alho Assado e Limão TostadoEasy
Appetizer

Patinhas de Siri com Aioli de Alho Assado e Limão Tostado

Soft-shell crab leg bites with roasted garlic aioli and charred lime

609 cal · 7g protein · 22 min
high-proteingluten-freepescatarian
Crispy Polenta Cake with Wild Mushroom Ragù & Truffle CreamIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Polenta Cake with Wild Mushroom Ragù & Truffle Cream

Pan-fried polenta rounds, umami mushroom braise, whipped mascarpone-truffle

453 cal · 12g protein · 42 min
vegetariangluten-free
Tôm Nướng Muối Ớt – Charred Prawns in Salt & Chili Crust with Burnt Garlic Oil & Herb DipSophisticated
Appetizer

Tôm Nướng Muối Ớt – Charred Prawns in Salt & Chili Crust with Burnt Garlic Oil & Herb Dip

Giant prawns in a crispy salt-chili shell, burnt garlic drizzle & Vietnamese herbs

138 cal · 3g protein · 45 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinpaleo-friendly
Palmito Frito com Aioli de Pimenta Roxa e Sal de LimãoEasy
Appetizer

Palmito Frito com Aioli de Pimenta Roxa e Sal de Limão

Crispy hearts of palm coins with purple chilli aioli and lime salt

2733 cal · 15g protein · 20 min
vegetariancrispygluten-free-adaptable
Charred Eggplant & Miso Dip with Herb Oil & Crispy Rice CrackersEasy
Appetizer

Charred Eggplant & Miso Dip with Herb Oil & Crispy Rice Crackers

Smoky, umami-rich dip with fragrant oil

121 cal · 4g protein · 23 min
vegetariangluten-freevegan-adaptable
Grilled Lamb Carpaccio with Charred Eggplant Purée, Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Sage OilSophisticated
Appetizer

Grilled Lamb Carpaccio with Charred Eggplant Purée, Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Sage Oil

Raw meets cooked, creamy meets bright—a composed Turkish study in contrast

725 cal · 8g protein · 60 min
high-proteingluten-free
Crispy Taro Tuile Cups with Dungeness Crab Salad, Chili Oil & Crispy Rice-Paper ShardsSophisticated
Appetizer

Crispy Taro Tuile Cups with Dungeness Crab Salad, Chili Oil & Crispy Rice-Paper Shards

Delicate root-vegetable vessels filled with briny crab, lime and crispy garnish

1043 cal · 20g protein · 60 min
gluten-free
Crispy Rice Paper Cups with Spiced Shrimp & Green Mango SlawEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Rice Paper Cups with Spiced Shrimp & Green Mango Slaw

Crackling rice paper, cool-tart slaw, warm poached shrimp, chili bite

301 cal · 14g protein · 22 min
gluten-freedairy-freehigh-protein
Charred Branzino Crudo with Black Garlic Emulsion, Crispy Cassava Root Chips & Lime OilSophisticated
Appetizer

Charred Branzino Crudo with Black Garlic Emulsion, Crispy Cassava Root Chips & Lime Oil

Raw fish kissed by flame, umami-deep and textured

717 cal · 27g protein · 45 min
gluten-freepaleo-friendly
Crispy Okra Fritters with Tamarind & Mint ChutneyEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Okra Fritters with Tamarind & Mint Chutney

Bhindi pakora–tender okra, spiced gram flour crust, sweet-sour dip

349 cal · 13g protein · 22 min
vegangluten-free
Cancha Dorada—Crispy Roasted Corn with Lime, Chili & Fresh Cheese CrumbleEasy
Appetizer

Cancha Dorada—Crispy Roasted Corn with Lime, Chili & Fresh Cheese Crumble

Addictive golden corn kernels with bursts of heat, acid, and salty queso fresco

379 cal · 12g protein · 13 min
vegetariangluten-freevegan-adaptable
Sake-Poached Shrimp with Charred Scallion Oil & Crispy GarlicEasy
Appetizer

Sake-Poached Shrimp with Charred Scallion Oil & Crispy Garlic

Delicate, pearlescent shrimp kissed with wine, aromatics, and umami crunch

297 cal · 10g protein · 20 min
high-protein30-minutegluten-freepaleo
Seared Scallop & Corn Purée with Brown Butter Sage & Crispy CapersIntermediate
Appetizer

Seared Scallop & Corn Purée with Brown Butter Sage & Crispy Capers

Sweet scallop, silky corn, nutty butter, herbaceous crackle

700 cal · 46g protein · 25 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Crispy Taro Root Fritters with Charred Lime Aioli & Chili OilEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Taro Root Fritters with Charred Lime Aioli & Chili Oil

Starchy, crunchy, umami-forward—fried & plated in 18 minutes

2742 cal · 3g protein · 18 min
vegangluten-freecrowd-pleaser
Jerk-Spiced Shrimp Fritters with Mango-Habanero Gastrique & Crispy YucaIntermediate
Appetizer

Jerk-Spiced Shrimp Fritters with Mango-Habanero Gastrique & Crispy Yuca

Caribbean spiced shrimp cake with sweet-hot sauce and golden root chips

955 cal · 29g protein · 40 min
gluten-freepaleo-friendly
Bánh Cuốn Tôm—Shrimp & Pork Steamed Rice Paper Rolls with Fish Sauce DipEasy
Appetizer

Bánh Cuốn Tôm—Shrimp & Pork Steamed Rice Paper Rolls with Fish Sauce Dip

Delicate, herbaceous, and impossibly easy

255 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
gluten-free-friendly20-minutehigh-protein
Ventresca di Tonno Affumicato, Melone Tostato e Olio di PeperoncinoSophisticated
Appetizer

Ventresca di Tonno Affumicato, Melone Tostato e Olio di Peperoncino

Smoked tuna belly, charred melon, chili oil, crushed amaretti

416 cal · 3g protein · 32 min
high-proteingluten-freeelegant
Burrata & Charred Peach Crostini with Crispy Prosciutto & Basil OilEasy
Appetizer

Burrata & Charred Peach Crostini with Crispy Prosciutto & Basil Oil

Creamy, juicy, salty, peppery—summer on a toast

608 cal · 32g protein · 16 min
high-proteingluten-free option
Pan-Seared Conch Fritter Cones with Ají Rojo Crema & Charred LimeIntermediate
Appetizer

Pan-Seared Conch Fritter Cones with Ají Rojo Crema & Charred Lime

Crispy conch cakes in edible cone, spicy red pepper cream

265 cal · 7g protein · 42 min
shellfishhigh-proteingluten-free-option
Crispy Plantain & Black Bean Cups with Queso Fresco & Jalapeño OilEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Plantain & Black Bean Cups with Queso Fresco & Jalapeño Oil

Savory-spicy starter with cooling crema

593 cal · 17g protein · 24 min
vegetariangluten-free
Spiced Cauliflower Pakora Stack with Cilantro-Coconut Chutney & Crispy Chickpea ThreadsIntermediate
Appetizer

Spiced Cauliflower Pakora Stack with Cilantro-Coconut Chutney & Crispy Chickpea Threads

Layers of crackle, cream, and herb intensity

410 cal · 16g protein · 42 min
vegetariangluten-free
Camarão Crudo com Tucupi, Tacacá Crackling & Cilantro EspumaIntermediate
Appetizer

Camarão Crudo com Tucupi, Tacacá Crackling & Cilantro Espuma

Raw shrimp in tart cassava broth with crispy tacacá wafers and airy cilantro foam

250 cal · 18g protein · 37 min
gluten-freehigh-proteindairy-free