EasyAppetizer
Baked Bacalao Croquetas with Lemon Aioli
Golden, crispy salt-cod fritters—a Portuguese tavern classic, made easy
650 cal · 29g protein · 27 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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IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Conch Fritter Cups with Charred Scotch Bonnet Aioli
Shatteringly crisp shells with tender conch and fire-kissed spiced mayo
1500 cal · 29g protein · 35 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Brik Pastry Triangles with Spiced Lamb, Pine Nut & Egg
Shattered phyllo, warm yolk, pomegranate molasses & fresh herbs
2959 cal · 29g protein · 43 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Pastéis de Nata Salgados com Camarão e Dill
Crispy phyllo cups filled with poached shrimp, crème fraîche & dill
709 cal · 29g protein · 40 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Grilled Sardine & Charred Citrus Crostini with Whipped Ricotta & Crispy Garlic
Pan-seared sardine fillets, bursts of preserved lemon, creamy ricotta & sage breadcrumbs
880 cal · 29g protein · 32 min
IntermediateAppetizer
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
EasyAppetizer
Grilled Sardines with Crispy Sage & Burnt Orange Oil
Whole fish, herbaceous crispness, citrus smoke
578 cal · 29g protein · 16 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Scallop Cakes with Romesco & Roasted Garlic Aioli
Pan-fried scallop fritters with two bold, complex dipping sauces
711 cal · 28g protein · 38 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Sweetbread Carpaccio with Hazelnut Oil & Aged Balsamic
Delicate organ meat, raw and raw-adjacent, a bold opener
421 cal · 28g protein · 25 min
EasyAppetizer
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
SophisticatedAppetizer
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
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Blue Corn Tlayudas with Oaxaca Cheese, Black Beans & Pickled Radish
Charred flatbread topped with melted cheese, spiced beans, and tangy vegetables
513 cal · 27g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Burnt Orange & Za'atar Halloumi Skewers with Charred Lemon Aioli
Crispy cheese, smoky spice, tangy citrus dip
737 cal · 27g protein · 16 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Branzino Skin Cigars with Roasted Red Pepper Mousse & Black Olive Oil
Shattered branzino skin meets silky pepper cream
460 cal · 27g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Lamb Kofta Phyllo Cups with Pomegranate Gastrique & Whipped Labneh
Crispy, spiced, with tart-creamy contrast
753 cal · 27g protein · 33 min
EasyAppetizer
Pan-Fried Mandu (Korean Dumplings) with Soy-Vinegar Dip
Crispy bottom, tender wrapper, savory pork filling
510 cal · 26g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Tuna Tataki with Crispy Rice Cracker & Ponzu Foam
Seared tuna with rice crisp base, citrus air, and micro greens
300 cal · 25g protein · 18 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Croquetas de Jamón with Spicy Tomato Jam
Spanish ham, creamy filling, crispy exterior—a technique-forward bite.
3561 cal · 25g protein · 45 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Pork & Scallion Pajeon Coins with Gochujang-Honey Drizzle
Pan-fried Korean vegetable pancakes studded with ground pork and served warm with a spicy-sweet glaze
553 cal · 25g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
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
IntermediateAppetizer
Smoked Eel & Beet Root Tartare on Rye Crisp with Horseradish Foam
Delicate smoke, earthy beet, peppery foam
556 cal · 24g protein · 26 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Beef Carpaccio Cones with Horseradish Cream and Crispy Capers
Raw beef, hot spice, cooling cream — a textured tasting moment
1120 cal · 24g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Smoked Black Garlic & Crispy Pork Cheek Tartlet with Pomegranate Gastrique
Crackly pastry cup with silky confit pork, umami black garlic, and tart-sweet fruit reduction
660 cal · 24g protein · 130 min
EasyAppetizer
Croquetas de Camarão com Molho de Maracujá-Pimenta Malagueta
Crispy shrimp croquettes with passion-fruit and malagueta-pepper dipping sauce
2364 cal · 24g protein · 22 min