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
Diet & meal · 217 recipes
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.
Easy
EasyAppetizer
Burnt Orange & Za'atar Halloumi Skewers with Charred Lemon Aioli
Crispy cheese, smoky spice, tangy citrus dip
737 cal · 27g protein · 16 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
IntermediateAppetizer
Beef Rouladen Carpaccio with Crispy Mustard Crumble, Pickled Red Onion & Horseradish Mousse
Deconstructed rouladen with raw beef and sharp condiments
299 cal · 27g protein · 30 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
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
625 cal · 26g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Anchovy & Garlic Chimaek Croquettes with Gochujang Aioli
Korean fried chicken-and-fish hybrid with spicy mayo
616 cal · 25g protein · 36 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
Dungeness Crab & Lemongrass Custard Tart with Crispy Wonton Dust
Silky crab mousse in phyllo shell with burnt lemongrass and toasted breadcrumb crust
602 cal · 25g protein · 29 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Croquetas de Jamón with Spicy Tomato Jam
Spanish ham, creamy filling, crispy exterior—a technique-forward bite.
831 cal · 25g protein · 45 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Burnt Butter Pumpkin Seed Dukkah Crusted Scallop Tartare with Charred Green Olive Emulsion & Crispy Sage Oil
Seared diver scallop tartare with autumnal spice crust and sage-infused oil
767 cal · 24g protein · 20 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
677 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
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
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crema de Avellana con Espinaca Quemada y Huevo de Codorniz
Roasted hazelnut cream with charred spinach, quail egg & crispy ibérico lardons
910 cal · 23g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Beef Lentil Patties with Mint Chutney
Ground beef and red lentil cakes with a surprise green sauce
405 cal · 23g protein · 36 min
EasyAppetizer
Gambas à Moda de Taverna (Tavern Shrimp with Garlic Bread Soldiers)
Pan-seared wild shrimp swimming in garlicky chile oil with crusty bread for soaking
607 cal · 23g protein · 16 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Octopus Carpaccio with Charred Haricot Vert, Rocoto Oil & Crispy Huacatay Leaves
Raw tender octopus, Peruvian chili oil, herb-fried green beans
686 cal · 23g protein · 40 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Beef Tongue Strips with Charred Tomato Emulsion & Crispy Shallot Oil
Pan-seared beef tongue with charred tomato foam, crispy shallot oil, and fresh herb salad
731 cal · 23g protein · 43 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Blistered Tomato & Green Peppercorn Misir with Crispy Teff Cones
Ethiopian red lentil dip served in edible teff vessels
817 cal · 23g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Soft-Shell Crab Wontons with Chili-Lime Gastrique
Pan-fried rice paper parcels filled with crab and fresh herbs, dunked in sweet-spicy glaze
488 cal · 22g protein · 30 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.
