IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Phyllo Cups with Seared Scallops, Charred Green Olive Tapenade & Lemon Foam
Shattered phyllo crisps hold sweet, caramelized scallops and briny herbaceous sauce
403 cal · 9g protein · 43 min
Diet & meal · 87 recipes
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.
Intermediate
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 Soft-Shell Crab Wontons with Chili-Lime Gastrique
Pan-fried rice paper parcels filled with crab and fresh herbs, dunked in sweet-spicy glaze
488 cal · 22g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Octopus & Green Mango Salad with Black Garlic & Lime Gastrique
Tender grilled octopus, bright mango, funky umami, tart-spicy finish
954 cal · 43g protein · 73 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Conchas Negras a la Parrilla with Charred Aguachile & Avocado Mousse
Pan-seared black clams, vibrant lime-chili essence, silken avocado foam, crispy tortilla dust
894 cal · 10g protein · 43 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Taro Tuile Cups with Charred Shrimp, Black Garlic & Crispy Lime Leaf Oil
Edible architecture with stunning Filipino flavors
1033 cal · 40g protein · 75 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Pan-Seared Scallops with Green Olive Tapenade & Charred Lemon Beurre Blanc
Caramelized scallops, briny olive paste, lemony brown butter emulsion
559 cal · 10g protein · 28 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Scallop & Green Mango Lettuce Cups with Chili-Lime Emulsion & Crispy Garlic Chips
Vibrant, herbaceous, spicy-fresh bites
419 cal · 20g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Cua Mềm Chiên Nước Mắm
Soft-shell crab wontons with tamarind-fish sauce & pomegranate pop
568 cal · 34g protein · 27 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Lionfish Crudo with Crispy Taro Chip, Ginger-Lime Oil & Pomegranate Caviar
Razor-thin raw fish with crispy vegetable texture and jewel-toned fruit pearls
692 cal · 28g protein · 70 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Smoked Mackerel Crudo with Crispy Amla Pickle, Toasted Mustard Oil Foam & Pomegranate-Tamarind Air
Raw silk, sharp pickle, and aromatic foam—a fish course of layered sophistication
555 cal · 32g protein · 38 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Phyllo Shrimp Crescents with Chermoula Oil & Charred Lemon
Delicate pastry pockets of spiced shrimp with vibrant herb oil
788 cal · 28g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Grilled Octopus with Charred Lemon & Smoky Paprika Oil
Tender tentacles, crispy edges, bold spice
416 cal · 36g protein · 17 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Octopus & Black Olive Carpaccio with Crispy Garlic Breadcrumb Crumb, Bottarga & Herb Oil
Paper-thin sliced octopus (briefly seared until charred at the edges), finished with aged black olives, umami-rich bottarga (fish roe), and a finishing oil of fried garlic and flat-leaf parsley
1096 cal · 53g protein · 50 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Jambu-Crusted Seared Scallop with Yuca Purée, Black Garlic Emulsion & Toasted Coconut Soil
Jambu's numb-spice electrifies a golden scallop; umami depths unfold
626 cal · 6g protein · 48 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Causa Limeña Towers with Smoked Trout, Avocado Mousse & Crispy Huacatay Oil
Layered yellow potato terrine, silky avocado, smoked trout, herbed oil
987 cal · 19g protein · 43 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Tostaditas de Atún Ahumado with Avocado Mousse, Crispy Garlic & Charred Jalapeño
Crispy corn rounds topped with silky avocado purée, smoked tuna, and spicy charred pepper
1091 cal · 31g protein · 33 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Smelt with Romesco, Charred Lemon & Hazelnut Crumb
Delicate whole fish, Spanish pepper sauce, toasted breadcrumb accent
740 cal · 7g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Sea Urchin & Green Fig Tartare with Crispy Christophene Tuile & Charred Lime Oil
Elegant raw preparation with island fruit and crispy vegetable disc
394 cal · 9g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Uni & Ikura Custard Tart with Crispy Wafer & Burnt Orange Oil
Sea urchin-based silken custard, roe jewels, brûléed edge and citrus finish
587 cal · 9g protein · 55 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Vongole Negras com Farofa de Alho Preto & Limão Queimado
Black clams with garlic-laced cassava crumble and burnt-lemon oil
622 cal · 15g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Uni Crudo with Crispy Rice Paper, Ponzu Foam & Toasted Nori Oil
Sea urchin over thin-fried rice paper, finished with ponzu air, crispy nori threads & yuzu kosho
462 cal · 6g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Soft-Shell Crab Bánh Cuốn Roulade with Miso Caramel & Crispy Rice Paper
Steamed rice paper rolls filled with blue swimmer crab, charred onion & scallion oil, finished with white miso caramel
691 cal · 23g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Schmaltz Puff with Sauerkraut Foam, Smoked Trout Roe & Dill Oil
An unexpected pâte-à-choux triumph—silken, savoury, utterly refined
1003 cal · 25g protein · 65 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.
