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 · 68 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
SophisticatedSnack
Saganaki Fritters with Warm Thyme Honey & Crispy Lemon Zest
Crispy fried cheese, floral honey, burnt lemon skin
1067 cal · 46g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Octopus & Black Rice Croquettes with Tropical Fruit Gastrique & Lime Crema
Island indulgence with textured seafood
485 cal · 42g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Seared Scallop Canapés with Celery Root Purée & Black Garlic
Caramelized hand-diver scallops on crispy toasts with umami-rich black garlic and creamed root vegetable
487 cal · 38g protein · 55 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
IntermediateAppetizer
Grilled Squid & Shrimp Skewers with Gochujang-Lime Glaze & Crispy Garlic Chips
Charred seafood spiced with Korean heat and cooled by bright lime—showstopper appetizer.
401 cal · 36g protein · 33 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
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
EasySnack
Stone Fruit & Whipped Labneh Crostini with Crispy Prosciutto
Tangy labneh, grilled peaches and nectarines, salty prosciutto crisps
692 cal · 30g protein · 25 min
EasyAppetizer
Thai Shrimp & Glass Noodle Spring Rolls with Charred Chili-Lime Dipping Sauce
Delicate, crispy rolls with brined shrimp and herbs
436 cal · 30g protein · 20 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
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
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
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Chicken Liver Crostini with Shallot Confit & Thyme
Umami-rich, deeply savory, restaurant-quality
510 cal · 27g protein · 42 min
EasyAppetizer
Paneer Tikka Canapés with Pomegranate & Charred Chili Oil
Smoky cubed paneer, pomegranate jewels, tangy yogurt base
816 cal · 26g protein · 22 min
EasySnack
Smoked Mackerel & Whipped Horseradish Canapés
Delicate toasts crowned with flaky fish and peppery cream
661 cal · 26g protein · 15 min
EasyAppetizer
Pan-Fried Mandu (Korean Dumplings) with Soy-Vinegar Dip
Crispy bottom, tender wrapper, savory pork filling
510 cal · 26g protein · 20 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 25 minutes. The quickest is around 18 minutes and the longest about 45 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 281 and 842 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.
