IntermediateAppetizer
Pan-Seared Scallop & Charred Romanesco with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze
Sweet caramelized scallops, jewel-toned vegetable, tangy pomegranate reduction
650 cal · 22g protein · 30 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
EasyAppetizer
Vieiras Crujientes con Escabeche de Maíz Tostado y Mojo Rojo de Rocoto
Crispy-seared scallops with charred corn escabeche and Andean red chili mojo
457 cal · 22g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Conch Fritters with Scorched Lime & Habanero Aioli
Golden-fried conch nuggets with a fiery citrus dip
819 cal · 22g protein · 35 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
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
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Taro Tuile Cups with Lump Crab Salad, Charred Chili Oil & Ají Blanco
Exotic vegetable architecture meets elegant seafood and Spanish spice
873 cal · 21g protein · 65 min
EasyAppetizer
Burrata & Charred Peach with Crispy Prosciutto
creamy cheese, grilled peach, torn ham & aged balsamic
621 cal · 21g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Spiced Lamb Kibbeh Nayye with Pomegranate & Pine Nut Garnish, Crudités & Labne Dip
Raw lamb tartare, bulgur, warm spices, tart pomegranate seeds, herbaceous crunch
300 cal · 21g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Gougères aux Comté & Cracked Pepper
Light, airy cheese puffs, Gruyère, cayenne heat
527 cal · 20g protein · 26 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
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
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
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Celery Root Rounds with Smoked Eel, Sorrel Cream & Capers
Thin-fried celeriac discs topped with silky smoked eel, tangy sorrel sauce, and crunchy capers
544 cal · 19g protein · 24 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
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
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
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 Tofu Triangles with Sweet-Spicy Chili Dipping Sauce
Golden tofu, fire-bright dipping sauce, herbaceous finish
389 cal · 19g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Conch Fritters with Habanero-Mango Gastrique & Charred Lime
Golden, briny, sweet-spicy heat
248 cal · 18g protein · 42 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Gambas a la Plancha con Romesco y Aceitunas Negras Crujientes
Charred shrimp with roasted red pepper romesco, crispy black olives, and charred lemon
478 cal · 18g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Camarão Crudo com Tucupi, Tacacá Crackling & Cilantro Espuma
Raw shrimp in tart cassava broth with crispy tacacá wafers and airy cilantro foam
489 cal · 18g protein · 37 min
EasyAppetizer
Spiced Tomato & Paneer Crisps with Mint Chutney Dip
Shallow-fried paneer slices with masala tomatoes and bright, easy mint sauce
618 cal · 18g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Croqueta de Caranguejo com Maracujá e Aioli de Alho Preto
Crispy crab & passion-fruit mousse croquettes with black garlic aioli and crispy sage
564 cal · 18g protein · 42 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.
