SophisticatedAppetizer
Beef Tartare Gougère Profiterole with Cornichon Emulsion
Two textured bites: cold beef tartare nestled in a warm cheese puff, topped with pickled-vegetable cream
145 cal · 14g protein · 48 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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Black Garlic & Anchovy Papad with Whipped Burrata
Crispy lentil wafer, fermented black garlic oil, silken cheese, and umami crunch
291 cal · 14g protein · 27 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Pan-Seared Scallop & Charred Apricot Tapenade with Crispy Phyllo & Pomegranate Molasses
Delicate, sweet, bright—herbaceous North African umami
433 cal · 14g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Beef Liver Mousse Cones with Charred Onion & Creole Gastrique
Silky liver pâté in crispy tuile cones, sweet-spicy glaze, caramelized allium
379 cal · 14g protein · 38 min
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Soy-Cured Amberjack Crudo with Roasted Chestnut, Charred Miso Butter & Pine Nut Dust
Raw fish, fermented butter, roasted nuttiness, umami silk.
721 cal · 14g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Phyllo Cups with Spiced Lamb, Roasted Squash & Pomegranate-Tahini Drizzle
Shatteringly light pastry shells with warm spiced meat and sweet autumn squash
546 cal · 14g protein · 46 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Anchovy Crisps with Roasted Red Pepper Mousse & Crispy Capers
Shattered frico, silky pepper cream, briny little explosions
258 cal · 14g protein · 37 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crème Fraîche & Crispy Gyeran Mari Spirals with Gochugaru Oil & Pomegranate
Korean omelet ribbons, spiced oil, bright pomegranate, luxe starter
375 cal · 14g protein · 38 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Rice Paper Cups with Spiced Shrimp & Green Mango Slaw
Crackling rice paper, cool-tart slaw, warm poached shrimp, chili bite
301 cal · 14g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Taro Coin Cups with Smoked Mackerel Salad & Ají Rojo Oil
Thin-sliced taro fried into delicate cups, filled with flaked smoked mackerel and bright chile oil
667 cal · 14g protein · 28 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Tofu Skin Cones with Uni, Ikura & Ponzu Foam
Delicate fried bean-curd shells with sea urchin and salmon roe
506 cal · 14g protein · 27 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Rice Cracker Cups with Crab & Green Chili
Crispy, crunchy, spicy, unexpected
326 cal · 14g protein · 15 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Scallop & Roasted Tomato Salad with Crispy Garlic & Herb Oil
Raw, seared, and alive on the plate
607 cal · 14g protein · 26 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Kibbeh Nayye Tartare Cups with Pomegranate Gastrique & Burnt Garlic Oil
Raw lamb tartare in crispy bulgur shells with tart-sweet reduction
690 cal · 14g protein · 36 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Tôm Nướng Mắm Tỏi với Bánh Tráng Nhu Chiên
Charred shrimp with fermented fish-garlic glaze and crispy rice paper crackers
149 cal · 14g protein · 22 min
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Charred Scallop & Crispy Taro Chip Tartare with Ginger-Lime Oil & Pomegranate Caviar
Seared scallop, raw-finished, taro crisp, bright citrus oil, tiny pomegranate pearls
640 cal · 13g protein · 32 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Pomegranate-Glazed Shrimp Wonton Cups with Green Chili Mousse
Spiced, fruity, creamy, crisp
448 cal · 13g protein · 33 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Seared Scallop Mousse in Cured Egg Yolk Shells with Brown Butter & Microgreens
Elegant molecular-style appetizer: creamy scallop foam served in a briny, rich yolk shell
321 cal · 13g protein · 45 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Scallops with Corn Silk Velouté, Charred Spring Onions & Black Garlic Oil
Sweet seared scallops, silky corn cream, bitter-sweet black garlic, crispy charred allium
543 cal · 13g protein · 30 min
EasyAppetizer
Berbere-Roasted Carrot Rounds with Whipped Labneh, Pomegranate & Crispy Chickpea Oil
Charred rounds of heirloom carrot with creamy whipped labneh and a garlic-chickpea oil drizzle
280 cal · 13g protein · 30 min
EasyAppetizer
Snap Pea & Prosciutto Crisps with Burrata & Lemon Oil
A showstopping elegant starter—20 minutes total
328 cal · 13g protein · 18 min
EasyAppetizer
Lumpia Wonton Crisps with Spiced Ground Pork & Scallion Dipping Sauce
Crispy-fried wonton cones, savory pork filling, vinegar-chili dip
480 cal · 13g protein · 25 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Wonton Cups with Shrimp Lettuce Filling & Chili Oil
Golden-fried wonton shells, quick-seared shrimp, crisp lettuce, ginger-lime dressing
369 cal · 13g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Scallops with Chermoula Oil, Charred Lemon & Green Garlic
pan-seared diver scallops with moroccan herb sauce
289 cal · 13g protein · 20 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.
