IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Octopus & Green Olive Fritters with Lemon-Harissa Aioli
Golden-crusted tender octopus bites, briny olive crunch, spiced lemon cream
1295 cal · 58g protein · 70 min
Occasion & diet · 51 recipes
High-Protein Party Food Recipes
High-Protein ideas for party food, with full method and macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Intermediate
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Octopus & Black Rice Croquettes with Tropical Fruit Gastrique & Lime Crema
Island indulgence with textured seafood
520 cal · 48g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Kofta Phyllo Tartlets with Pomegranate Gastrique, Whipped Labneh & Burnt Walnut Crumb
Spiced lamb hidden in golden pastry pockets, opened at fork
1124 cal · 38g protein · 70 min
EasyIn-between
Anticucho Skewers with Charred Scallion & Ají Rojo Crema
Marinated beef heart with smoky Peruvian spice
399 cal · 37g protein · 28 min
IntermediateIn-between
Anticuchos with Huancaína Dip
Marinated beef heart skewers, charred, served with creamy yellow pepper sauce
514 cal · 37g protein · 35 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Octopus Crostini with Green Olive Tapenade & Crispy Garlic
Tender grilled tentacle on toasted bread with briny spread
835 cal · 36g protein · 50 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
1025 cal · 35g protein · 24 min
EasyAppetizer
Crostini di Ragu Bianco e Ricotta Fresca
Crispy toast with creamy white bolognese and soft ricotta
800 cal · 33g protein · 25 min
EasyAppetizer
Burrata & Charred Peach Crostini with Crispy Prosciutto & Basil Oil
Creamy, juicy, salty, peppery—summer on a toast
608 cal · 32g protein · 16 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Chorizo-Charred Corn Scramble with Crispy Sage Oil & Queso Fresco
Fluffy eggs, smoky Spanish chorizo, charred corn kernels, herbed oil finish
820 cal · 32g protein · 23 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Kefalotyri & Fig Leaf Oil Croquettes with Charred Lemon & Burnt Garlic
panfried Greek cheese fritters with herbal infusion and citrus-garlic glaze
1233 cal · 31g protein · 39 min
SophisticatedSnack
Crispy Shrimp Pajeon Coins with Gochujang-Yuzu Dipping Sauce
Wafer-thin fritters, shrimp kiss at center, three-layer dip
842 cal · 31g protein · 50 min
EasyAppetizer
Pan-Crisped Shrimp Canapés with Garlic Aioli & Crispy Breadcrumbs
Luxe appetizer that tastes like a restaurant kitchen—ready in 20 minutes flat.
640 cal · 31g protein · 22 min
EasySnack
Stone Fruit & Whipped Labneh Crostini with Crispy Prosciutto
Tangy labneh, grilled peaches and nectarines, salty prosciutto crisps
692 cal · 30g protein · 25 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Grilled Sardine & Charred Citrus Crostini with Whipped Ricotta & Crispy Garlic
Pan-seared sardine fillets, bursts of preserved lemon, creamy ricotta & sage breadcrumbs
880 cal · 29g protein · 32 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Conch Fritter Cups with Charred Scotch Bonnet Aioli
Shatteringly crisp shells with tender conch and fire-kissed spiced mayo
777 cal · 29g protein · 35 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Chilaquiles Negros with Crispy Chorizo, Queso Fresco & Fried Egg
Charred tortilla strips in smoky ancho-guajillo reduction with crispy pork
809 cal · 28g protein · 35 min
EasyAppetizer
Burnt Orange & Za'atar Halloumi Skewers with Charred Lemon Aioli
Crispy cheese, smoky spice, tangy citrus dip
737 cal · 27g protein · 16 min
EasyAppetizer
Pan-Fried Mandu (Korean Dumplings) with Soy-Vinegar Dip
Crispy bottom, tender wrapper, savory pork filling
510 cal · 26g protein · 20 min
EasySnack
Smoked Mackerel & Whipped Horseradish Canapés
Delicate toasts crowned with flaky fish and peppery cream
661 cal · 26g protein · 15 min
EasyIn-between
Gyeran Mari (Korean Rolled Egg) with Gochujang Dip
Tender egg roll, crispy outside, creamy center
412 cal · 25g protein · 13 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
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
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Conch Fritters with Scorched Lime & Habanero Aioli
Golden-fried conch nuggets with a fiery citrus dip
819 cal · 22g protein · 35 min