IntermediateAppetizer
Blistered Tomato & Green Peppercorn Misir with Crispy Teff Cones
Ethiopian red lentil dip served in edible teff vessels
635 cal · 23g protein · 28 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
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
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
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
SophisticatedAppetizer
Langoustine & Zucchini Flower Terrine with Saffron Beurre Blanc & Crispy Sage Crisps
Delicate shellfish and flower pâté en terrine, served with saffron sauce
727 cal · 22g protein · 65 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
2228 cal · 22g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Wonton Cups with Lamb Filling, Tamarind Glaze & Pomegranate Pearls
Shattered-crisp, savory-sweet, and jeweled with pomegranate
487 cal · 22g protein · 35 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Miso-Butter Squid with Charred Scallion Oil and Crispy Rice
Tender seared squid tossed in brown butter and white miso, finished with scallion oil
499 cal · 22g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Conch Fritters with Scorched Lime & Habanero Aioli
Golden-fried conch nuggets with a fiery citrus dip
1569 cal · 22g protein · 35 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Taro Tuile Cups with Lump Crab Salad, Charred Chili Oil & Ají Blanco
Exotic vegetable architecture meets elegant seafood and Spanish spice
2725 cal · 21g protein · 65 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Gyoza with Dashi-Ponzu Dipping Sauce
Pan-fried pork and vegetable dumplings, served with tangy umami dip
514 cal · 21g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Burrata & Charred Peach with Crispy Prosciutto
creamy cheese, grilled peach, torn ham & aged balsamic
621 cal · 21g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Pan-Fried Scallop & Leek Mandu with Gochujang Drizzle
Crispy pan-fried dumplings stuffed with sweet scallops and caramelized leeks
466 cal · 20g protein · 24 min
EasyAppetizer
Gyeran Mari with Gochugaru Aioli & Crispy Garlic Chips
Paper-thin rolled egg crepes with Korean chili and roasted garlic
368 cal · 20g protein · 26 min
EasyAppetizer
Gougères aux Comté & Cracked Pepper
Light, airy cheese puffs, Gruyère, cayenne heat
527 cal · 20g protein · 26 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Gyoza with Ponzu-Chili Dip and Pickled Daikon
Pan-fried pork-and-shrimp dumplings with bright dipping sauce
460 cal · 20g protein · 18 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
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Tofu Triangles with Sweet-Spicy Chili Dipping Sauce
Golden tofu, fire-bright dipping sauce, herbaceous finish
389 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Crudités Tartare with Anchovy Mousse & Burnt Lemon Oil
Charred vegetables with silky anchovy cream and aromatic herb oil, served on toasted crostini
437 cal · 19g protein · 30 min
EasyAppetizer
Bánh Cuốn Tôm—Shrimp & Pork Steamed Rice Paper Rolls with Fish Sauce Dip
Delicate, herbaceous, and impossibly easy
255 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Halloumi Saganaki with Hot Honey & Thyme
Pan-fried cheese with warm spiced honey, crispy breadcrumbs and oregano
438 cal · 19g protein · 18 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Octopus Tentacle & Mango Escabeche with Crispy Shallot Oil & Cilantro Emulsion
Tender grilled octopus with pickled tropical fruit and fragrant herb oil
421 cal · 19g protein · 90 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Halloumi Fritters with Pomegranate-Tamarind Glaze & Pistachio Crumble
Golden-fried cheese discs with tart-sweet glaze, crushed pistachios and crispy sage leaves
452 cal · 18g protein · 24 min
EasyAppetizer
Spiced Tomato & Paneer Crisps with Mint Chutney Dip
Shallow-fried paneer slices with masala tomatoes and bright, easy mint sauce
563 cal · 18g protein · 22 min