IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Corn Masa Cones with Charred Jalapeño Crema, Crab & Black Bean Purée
Shatteringly crisp vessels, silky bean base, lump crab, cooling herb cream
369 cal · 18g protein · 40 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
Charred Peach & Burrata Salad with Crispy Pancetta & Black Garlic
Sweet, savory, smoky, textured
840 cal · 18g protein · 18 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Kibbeh Tartare Cups with Pomegranate, Sumac & Herb Oil
Raw spiced lamb, raw bulgur shells, bright pomegranate pop, herbaceous finish
589 cal · 18g protein · 33 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Wonton Cups with Lamb Filling, Tamarind Glaze & Pomegranate Pearls
Shattered-crisp, savory-sweet, and jeweled with pomegranate
809 cal · 18g protein · 35 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Kataifi-Wrapped Halibut Cheek with Green Olive Tapenade & Charred Lemon Emulsion
Delicate white fish in phyllo-shred crust, served with briny olive purée and burnt citrus foam
590 cal · 17g protein · 28 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Wonton Cups with Spicy Tuna Salad & Sesame Oil Drizzle
Crunchy, umami, bright, easy.
469 cal · 17g protein · 18 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Cajun Spiced Soft-Shell Crab with Charred Okra & Lime Aioli
Whole soft-shell crab, crispy exterior, roasted okra, cultured mayo with lime zest
237 cal · 17g protein · 33 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Lamb Kofta Phyllo Cigars with Burnt Garlic Cream & Pomegranate Gastrique
Minced lamb spiced with cinnamon and allspice, wrapped in crispy phyllo, served with tangy-sweet reduction
615 cal · 17g protein · 48 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Ceviche-Style Halibut Crudo with Crispy Plantain Chips & Black Garlic Oil
Raw fish cured in citrus, layered with crispy tuile & umami oil
314 cal · 17g protein · 36 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Crab-Filled Zucchini Fritters with Charred Lemon Aioli
Pan-fried zucchini cakes with fresh crab and garlicky mayo
520 cal · 16g protein · 40 min
EasyAppetizer
Mücver with Spiced Yogurt and Pomegranate
Crispy zucchini fritters with herbed yogurt and pomegranate molasses
565 cal · 16g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Croquettes de Merguez & Pistache
Spiced lamb sausage croquettes with green pistachio crumb and harissa-walnut dip
542 cal · 16g protein · 38 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Scallop Crudo on Crispy Rice Paper with Green Apple Sorrel Foam & Crispy Capers
Raw diver scallops on textured crispy base with bright, tangy foam
174 cal · 16g protein · 45 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Pan-Fried Smoked Trout Mousse Ramekins with Charred Beetroot, Horseradish Cream & Rye Crisps
Silky smoked fish mousse with bright pickled beetroot and peppery cream
276 cal · 16g protein · 40 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Scallop & Bottarga Crostini with Fennel Foam
Silken raw scallop meets umami bottarga and aromatic fennel vapor
369 cal · 16g protein · 23 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Langostino & Saffron Custard Tart with Green Olive Tapenade & Burnt Garlic Oil
Crispy pastry shell filled with silky saffron custard, topped with charred Iberian king prawns and emulsified black-olive crunch
1219 cal · 16g protein · 95 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Smoked Eel & Apple Tartare on Rye Crisps with Horseradish Foam
Silky cold-smoked eel, crisp Granny Smith, fiery foam
341 cal · 15g protein · 30 min
EasyAppetizer
Whipped Labneh with Za'atar Oil and Charred Tomatoes
Creamy strained yogurt with spiced herb crust and blistered sweet tomatoes
297 cal · 15g protein · 23 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Soy-Glazed Scallop & Shiitake Mushroom Gyoza with Gochujang-Vinegar Dipping Sauce
Pan-fried dumplings with briny scallop and earthy mushroom filling
252 cal · 15g protein · 40 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Kibbeh Nayye Tartare Cups with Pomegranate & Herb Oil
Raw lamb kibbeh in crispy phyllo vessels, pomegranate molasses dressing
591 cal · 15g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Tiradito de Atún Blanco, Maíz Morado & Umeboshi Gel with Crispy Andean Potato
Sliced white tuna, purple corn emulsion, umami-rich gel, fragile potato chip, citrus oil
651 cal · 15g protein · 55 min
EasyAppetizer
Schnitzel Tartlets with Red Cabbage Slaw & Crispy Shallots
Crispy breaded veal wafers, pickled red cabbage, caramelized shallots
658 cal · 15g protein · 24 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Callaloo & Shrimp Fritters with Scotch Bonnet Aioli
Tender shrimp folded into seasoned Caribbean greens, fried golden, served with fiery mayo
553 cal · 15g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Piquillo Pepper & Burrata Envelopes with Black Garlic Purée & Toasted Pine Nut Oil
A pocket of flame-roasted pepper enfolding creamy burrata—a Spanish tapas reimagined.
587 cal · 15g protein · 40 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.
