SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Taro Tuile Cups with Lump Crab Salad, Charred Chili Oil & Avocado Mousse
Fried taro lace, sweet crab, green silk, chili heat
682 cal · 25g protein · 60 min
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Pescatarian Appetizer Recipes
Pescatarian appetizer ideas — fish- and seafood-forward plates, light and protein-rich. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Sophisticated
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Shrimp & Charred Corn Toast with Black Garlic, Crispy Sage & Lime Oil
Crunchy shrimp, charred corn purée, funky umami, herbaceous crackle
728 cal · 33g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
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
IntermediateAppetizer
Uni & Crispy Prawn Toast Cups with Charred Shishito Oil & Pomegranate Caviar
Buttered bread crisps, briny sea urchin, fried ebi, spicy green chili oil, jewel-bright roe
592 cal · 11g protein · 33 min
EasyAppetizer
Escamoles en Papel de Maíz with Charred Garlic & Pasilla Oil
Nutty, buttery, irreplaceably exquisite
415 cal · 2g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Abalone-Mushroom Kisses with Burnt Garlic Miso & Charred Daikon Mousse
An audacious first course balancing oceanic brine, umami, and char
329 cal · 8g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Slow-Cooked Squid Ink Tremolo with Torched Scallop Coral, Black Garlic Crisp & Bitter Greens Emulsion
A silken umami starter with contrasting textures and refined plating
523 cal · 12g protein · 75 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Roasted Oyster and Herb Croquettes with Charred Lemon Beurre Blanc and Crispy Sage
Luxurious fried bite with seafood umami and burnished butter sauce
747 cal · 11g protein · 53 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Soft-Shell Crab with Green Peppercorn Emulsion & Radish Salad
Spring's treasured crustacean, fried golden, served with peppery sauce and fresh radishes
704 cal · 36g protein · 40 min
EasyAppetizer
Air Fryer Shrimp
Crispy, juicy, restaurant-quality in 10 minutes
130 cal · 23g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Calamari
Crispy-fried rings and tentacles with tender, tender interior
544 cal · 31g protein · 28 min
EasyAppetizer
Coconut Shrimp
Crispy golden shrimp with sweet coconut crust
633 cal · 41g protein · 25 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Ceviche
Raw fish cured in citrus juice with vegetables and chile
327 cal · 15g protein · 45 min
EasyAppetizer
Crab Cakes
Pan-fried patties of tender crab meat and breadcrumbs
281 cal · 24g protein · 32 min
EasyAppetizer
Garlic Butter Shrimp
Pan-seared shrimp in a garlicky butter sauce
292 cal · 35g protein · 18 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Scallop & Heirloom Tomato Tartare Cups
Crispy phyllo, diver scallop, burst tomato confit & nigella seed oil
228 cal · 7g protein · 34 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Shrimp & Huitlacoche Tartlets with Black Garlic Emulsion
Crispy phyllo cups, spiced pink shrimp, smoky corn fungus, burnt garlic mousse
229 cal · 6g protein · 38 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Conch & Scotch Bonnet Fritters
Golden pan-fried patties with spiced lime crema
267 cal · 16g protein · 24 min
EasyAppetizer
Gochugaru Squid & Charred Cucumber Salad
Spicy, tender cephalopod with cool, pickled crunch
452 cal · 38g protein · 15 min
EasyAppetizer
Pan-Fried Scallop & Leek Mandu with Gochujang Drizzle
Crispy pan-fried dumplings stuffed with sweet scallops and caramelized leeks
466 cal · 20g protein · 24 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Cancha Corn Crusted Ceviche Scallop with Toasted Corn Foam, Ají Verde & Lime Caviar
Japanese technique meets Peruvian corn in a single elegant bite
269 cal · 10g protein · 32 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Shrimp & Enoki Mushroom Gyoza with Sriracha-Miso Emulsion
Delicate folds, umami-rich filling, silky sauce
218 cal · 9g protein · 37 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Uni Custard Tartlet with Crispy Shallot Soil & Citrus Caviar
Briny sea urchin custard on delicate pastry with crunchy garnish
450 cal · 3g protein · 31 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Croqueta de Caranguejo com Maracujá e Aioli de Alho Preto
Crispy crab & passion-fruit mousse croquettes with black garlic aioli and crispy sage
564 cal · 18g protein · 42 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 42 minutes. The quickest is around 22 minutes and the longest about 70 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Is every recipe here pescatarian?
Every recipe in this collection is written without ingredients that break a pescatarian 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 269 and 972 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.
