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
312 cal · 22g protein · 55 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.
Sophisticated
SophisticatedSnack
Crostini di Ricotta, Fava e Bottarga
Whipped ricotta, fresh fava bean purée and mullet roe on toasted bread
452 cal · 21g protein · 35 min
IntermediateIn-between
Crispy Shrimp Pajeon Coins with Gochujang-Yuzu Dip
Korean savory pancake wafers with spicy citrus sauce and bonito flake garnish
542 cal · 21g protein · 22 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
EasySnack
Roasted Chickpea & Sumac Crackers with Labneh Dip
Crispy spiced legumes & strained yogurt
430 cal · 20g protein · 30 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
IntermediateSnack
Spiced Chickpea & Pomegranate Brittle with Labneh Dip
Crunchy, tart, addictively spiced
482 cal · 20g protein · 23 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
SophisticatedIn-between
Whipped Lard & Pickled Egg White Crostini with Black Garlic
Creamed pork fat on toasted rye, topped with a soft egg yolk and umami-rich black garlic
386 cal · 19g protein · 25 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
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
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
IntermediateAppetizer
Scallop & Bottarga Crostini with Fennel Foam
Silken raw scallop meets umami bottarga and aromatic fennel vapor
369 cal · 16g protein · 23 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
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
EasySnack
Crispy Chickpea Fritters with Spiced Yogurt & Sumac
Fried chickpea nuggets with cool herbed yogurt dip
515 cal · 14g protein · 22 min
EasySnack
Roasted Stone Fruit & Whipped Ricotta Crostini
Grilled peach, crispy prosciutto, basil oil
466 cal · 14g protein · 20 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
Doro Quanta Tartlets with Charred Onion & Pomegranate
Crispy wonton shells filled with spiced chicken, topped with pomegranate seeds
248 cal · 12g protein · 24 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Oyster & Herb Croquettes with Mignonette Espuma & Crispy Sage
Golden oyster bites in silken sauce with theatrical foam
904 cal · 12g protein · 35 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Rice Fritters with Scallop & Ginger-Lime Oil
Shattered crispy rice cakes topped with pan-seared scallop, ginger, cilantro, and a drizzle of fragrant lime oil
326 cal · 12g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Lamb & Apricot Pastilla Cigars with Pomegranate-Harissa Dip
Phyllo, warm spice, pistachios & pomegranate molasses
281 cal · 9g protein · 42 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Eggplant Dip with Crispy Anchovy Breadcrumbs and Pomegranate
Smoky, umami-rich, textured, surprising.
270 cal · 8g protein · 40 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Pan-Seared Conch Fritter Cones with Ají Rojo Crema & Charred Lime
Crispy conch cakes in edible cone, spicy red pepper cream
444 cal · 7g protein · 42 min