EasyAppetizer
Langoustines Crues en Escabèche d'Été
Raw langoustine crudo with charred stone fruit, hazelnut oil & aged sherry vinegar
552 cal · 37g protein · 17 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.
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Spiced Tuna Tartare Carapace with Crispy Lentil Tuile, Black Garlic Emulsion & Pomegranate Caviar
Sashimi-grade tuna layered in crispy tuile shell, silken black garlic oil, jewelled with pomegranate
297 cal · 36g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Octopus Crostini with Green Olive Tapenade & Crispy Garlic
Tender grilled tentacle on toasted bread with briny spread
835 cal · 36g protein · 50 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Cornmeal Cones with Smoked Brisket, Pickled Onion & Charred Jalapeño Cream
Hand-rolled cornmeal tuiles filled with barbecued lamb and spicy crema
846 cal · 36g protein · 60 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Grilled Octopus & Charred Radicchio with Black Garlic Emulsion & Pomegranate Molasses
Smoky tentacles, bitter greens, umami depth, fruity-sour finish
608 cal · 36g protein · 35 min
EasyAppetizer
Camarão com Alho Queimado & Azeite Frito
Crispy garlic shrimp with burnt garlic oil and charred lime
557 cal · 36g protein · 15 min
EasyAppetizer
Grilled Octopus with Charred Lemon & Smoky Paprika Oil
Tender tentacles, crispy edges, bold spice
416 cal · 36g protein · 17 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Smoked Trout Mousse on Pumpernickel Toasts with Crispy Capers
Silky, smoky, and surprising—ready in 20 minutes.
843 cal · 35g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Turmeric Chicken Skin with Burnt Garlic Oil, Charred Lemon & Crispy Capers
Luxurious, textural, umami-forward
484 cal · 35g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Pan-Seared Shrimp Salatah with Harissa Oil & Crispy Breadcrumbs
Spiced shrimp over charred tomato-herb salad, topped with crunchy harissa-fried crumbs
440 cal · 34g protein · 27 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Saganaki with Fig Jam & Oregano Oil
fried cheese magic—salty, crispy, warm inside
836 cal · 34g protein · 18 min
EasyAppetizer
Crostini di Ragu Bianco e Ricotta Fresca
Crispy toast with creamy white bolognese and soft ricotta
800 cal · 33g protein · 25 min
EasyAppetizer
Burrata & Charred Peach Crostini with Crispy Prosciutto & Basil Oil
Creamy, juicy, salty, peppery—summer on a toast
608 cal · 32g protein · 16 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crab-Filled Phyllo Cigar with Charred Lemon Emulsion & Crispy Sage Oil
Delicate pastry tube cradling lump crab, finished with silky lemon foam
665 cal · 32g protein · 70 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Duck Confit Lettuce Cups with Tamarind-Chili Glaze & Roasted Cashews
Tender shredded duck wrapped in fresh lettuce with tangy-spicy Southeast Asian finish
681 cal · 32g protein · 30 min
EasyAppetizer
Brodetto di Pesce con Grissini al Farro
Tomato-saffron fish consommé with crispy spelt breadsticks
263 cal · 32g protein · 32 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Phyllo Cups with Spiced Lamb, Pomegranate & Tahini Yogurt
Shattered pastry shells holding warm, herbed North African lamb
686 cal · 32g protein · 44 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Shrimp Toast with Burnt Chili Aioli & Pomelo Salsa
Golden, shattered bread studded with minced shrimp and herbs
797 cal · 31g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Shrimp & Heirloom Bean Toast with Black Garlic, Crispy Shallot & Charred Lime
Grilled spot prawns on crispy bread with fermented black garlic, warm beans, and burnt citrus oil
378 cal · 31g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crisped Lamb Kibbeh with Burnt Walnut-Date Filling, Labne Dome & Black Garlic Oil
Spiced bulgur-meat shell, roasted fruit-nut interior, cultured yogurt, smoky oil
1228 cal · 31g protein · 105 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Gyeran Mari with Gochugaru Aioli, Crispy Garlic Chips & Dukka Dust
Korean rolled omelette reimagined as an elegant composed bite
1041 cal · 31g protein · 60 min
IntermediateAppetizer
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
1091 cal · 31g protein · 33 min
EasyAppetizer
Tôm Chiên Nước Mắm Chua Cay
Salt-and-pepper shrimp with spicy fish sauce-lime dipping sauce
1151 cal · 31g protein · 18 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Croquetas de Bacalao Desmenuzado con Salsa de Pimentón y Aioli de Azafrán
Crispy salt cod croquettes with smoked paprika sauce & saffron aioli
584 cal · 31g protein · 45 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.
