SophisticatedAppetizer
Seared Scallop & Burnt Orange Emulsion with Charred Enoki Mushrooms, Crispy Sage & Black Sesame Brittle
Umami-rich, textured, theatrical elegance
350 cal · 14g protein · 46 min
Occasion & diet · 87 recipes
Gluten-Free Date Night Recipes
Gluten-Free ideas for date night, with full method and macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Sophisticated
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Cherry-Poblano Gastrique & Charred Baby Brassicas
rendered crispy skin, bright-spicy pan sauce, wilted seasonal greens
585 cal · 36g protein · 32 min
EasyAppetizer
Seared Scallop & Crispy Shallot Tartare with Soy Caramel
Rare seared scallop, umami-forward crunch, sweet-salty glaze
390 cal · 7g protein · 13 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Charred Ají Amarillo Purée & Crispy Shallot Chip
Medium-rare duck, yellow chili paste, causa-style potato purée, fried shallots
810 cal · 38g protein · 38 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Pan-Seared Scallop & Charred Romanesco with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze
Sweet caramelized scallops, jewel-toned vegetable, tangy pomegranate reduction
650 cal · 22g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedDinner
Pato Asado (Spanish Roasted Duck Breast) with Ají Rojo Jus, Charred Corn Velouté & Crispy Skin Chip
Mahogany-skinned duck with Peruvian chile depth, golden corn silk, and crackled skin garnish
780 cal · 54g protein · 80 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Pan-Seared Scallop & Charred Shishito with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze & Crispy Phyllo Crunch
Sweetly seared diver scallop atop collapsed charred shishito peppers, finished with tart molasses and shattered phyllo tuile
494 cal · 10g protein · 44 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
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Causa Purée, Charred Ají Amarillo & Crispy Shallot Chip
Peruvian-spiced duck, silky potato purée, golden-fried shallot
821 cal · 45g protein · 46 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
SophisticatedAppetizer
Smoked Trout Mousse on Potato Crisps with Dill Oil & Caviar
Ethereal fish, crispy starch, briny pop
297 cal · 17g protein · 35 min
SophisticatedDinner
Pan-Roasted Duck Breast with Cherry & Saffron Gastrique
Rose-pink duck with a glossy, spiced cherry reduction and crispy potatoes
968 cal · 52g protein · 60 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Duck Breast with Orange & Pomegranate Glaze
Tender, rosy duck with a bright, glossy fruit pan sauce
379 cal · 37g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Scallop & Lime Salad
Pan-seared sweetness over bitter greens
411 cal · 25g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedDinner
Seared Duck Breast with Charred Pumpkin Purée & Black Garlic Jus
Autumn's finest: rich, dark, umami-layered, and show-stopping
800 cal · 46g 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
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
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
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 Scallops with Chermoula Oil, Charred Lemon & Green Garlic
pan-seared diver scallops with moroccan herb sauce
289 cal · 13g protein · 20 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 40 minutes. The quickest is around 23 minutes and the longest about 65 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 289 and 960 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.
