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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High-Protein Appetizer Recipes
High-Protein appetizer ideas — protein-packed dishes to keep you full and fuel training. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Intermediate
SophisticatedAppetizer
Cua Mềm Chiên—Soft-Shell Crab Tempura with Yuzu-Ponzu Foam, Crispy Rice Paper Tuile & Saffron Beurre Blanc
Ethereal tempura-fried soft-shell crab finished with luxury French sauce and Japanese seasoning
1288 cal · 67g protein · 70 min
EasyAppetizer
Brandada de Bacalao Tostadas with Olive Oil & Lemon
Salt cod spread on crispy toasts, silky and luxurious
888 cal · 62g protein · 23 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Octopus & Stone-Fruit Agrodolce with Whipped Burrata & Crispy Sage Oil
Tender tentacles, sweet-sour peaches, creamy cheese, herb oil
874 cal · 61g protein · 43 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Croquetas de Bacalao Desmenuzado con Romesco Asado y Aioli de Azafrán
Crispy salt cod croquetas, charred romesco, saffron aioli
908 cal · 59g protein · 42 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Octopus & Green Olive Fritters with Lemon-Harissa Aioli
Golden-crusted tender octopus bites, briny olive crunch, spiced lemon cream
1295 cal · 58g protein · 70 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Camarão Assado com Manteiga de Alho Queimado, Mil-Folhas de Batata-Doce & Emulsão de Pimentão-Fumado
Charred prawns with burnt-garlic butter, sweet potato layers, and smoky paprika emulsion
872 cal · 57g protein · 65 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Whole Charred Octopus Frico with Charred Green Mango, Roasted Garlic Oil & Crispy Okra Crackle
Tender octopus skin crisped until golden, wrapping umami depth and Caribbean brightness
1079 cal · 56g protein · 70 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Grilled Octopus & Charred Spring Onion Salad with Burnt Lemon Oil, Pomegranate & Crispy Chickpea Crumb
Tender tentacles, briny-sweet onion, tart-nutty crunch
922 cal · 56g protein · 40 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
Thai Curry Shrimp Lettuce Cups with Roasted Peanut Crumble & Charred Chili Oil
Spiced shrimp, creamy peanut, fresh herb wrap
613 cal · 48g protein · 18 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Scallop & Corn Purée with Brown Butter Sage & Crispy Capers
Sweet scallop, silky corn, nutty butter, herbaceous crackle
700 cal · 46g protein · 25 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Croquetas de Camarão com Ouro Verde e Geleia de Pimenta Biquinho
Golden shrimp croquetas with green goddess aioli & sweet peppercorn jelly
1436 cal · 46g protein · 42 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Bánh Cuốn Tôm Nóng: Warm Shrimp Crêpe with Charred Jalapeño & Black Garlic Relish
Silken rice crêpe encasing herb-poached shrimp and crispy fried shallot, sided with burnt chili-garlic bite
786 cal · 44g protein · 37 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Octopus & Green Mango Salad with Black Garlic & Lime Gastrique
Tender grilled octopus, bright mango, funky umami, tart-spicy finish
954 cal · 43g protein · 73 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Octopus & Black Rice Croquettes with Tropical Fruit Gastrique & Lime Crema
Island indulgence with textured seafood
468 cal · 42g protein · 45 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Thai Basil & Shallot Calamari with Charred Lime-Fish Sauce Emulsion
Fried squid, herbal, bright—a sophisticated snack.
978 cal · 42g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Camarones al Ajillo con Tostadas de Pan
Garlic shrimp, crispy toast, smoked paprika oil, fresh lemon
713 cal · 40g protein · 13 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
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Saffron Squid with Charred Lemon and Romesco Espuma
A Spanish-inspired squid with unexpected texture and technique
757 cal · 38g protein · 27 min
EasyAppetizer
Champinones al Ajillo con Gambas
Garlic mushrooms and shrimp with sherry and crispy breadcrumb crust
538 cal · 38g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Kofta Phyllo Tartlets with Pomegranate Gastrique, Whipped Labneh & Burnt Walnut Crumb
Spiced lamb hidden in golden pastry pockets, opened at fork
1124 cal · 38g protein · 70 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Shallot & Mitmita-Spiced Shrimp Cornets with Labneh
Golden frico cornets filled with paprika-chili shrimp and whipped yogurt cheese
349 cal · 38g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Octopus & Green Mango Salad
Tender grilled octopus with tart green mango, mint, and Scotch bonnet vinaigrette
543 cal · 37g protein · 65 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 32 minutes. The quickest is around 18 minutes and the longest about 60 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Is every recipe here high protein?
Every recipe in this collection is written without ingredients that break a high protein 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 873 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.
