SophisticatedAppetizer
Cigalas al Horno con Romesco de Piñones, Ajo Negro y Limón Quemado
Roasted langoustines with pine nut romesco, black garlic, and burnt lemon
572 cal · 6g protein · 45 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
EasyAppetizer
Croquetas de Camarão com Molho de Maracujá-Pimenta Malagueta
Crispy shrimp croquettes with passion-fruit and malagueta-pepper dipping sauce
677 cal · 24g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Squid Ink Ravioli with Charred Corn & Peruvian Purple Potato
Paper-thin pasta parcels with corn silk beurre blanc and crispy sage
685 cal · 10g protein · 65 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Scallop & Green Mango Tostada with Crispy Shallot Oil & Coconut Foam
Seared scallop, tangy mango, toasted tortilla, airy foam
524 cal · 5g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Escovitch Red Snapper Tartare with Crispy Cassava Wafer, Charred Chili Oil & Aji Amarillo Mousse
Raw Caribbean fish crudo with pickled vegetables, fried starch, and roasted pepper cream
1048 cal · 34g protein · 50 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Escovitch Red Snapper with Charred Poblano Oil & Crispy Garlic
Whole roasted snapper in pickling spice, poblano emulsion, pan-crisped garlic chips
972 cal · 94g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Ostrica Cruda in Gelée di Moscato, Caviale di Peperone Rosso e Olio di Basilico Nero
Raw oyster suspended in Moscato aspic, red pepper caviar, basil oil
442 cal · 3g protein · 55 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Oyster Patties with Spiced Mignonette Foam
Pan-fried oysters in crispy rice-paper cones with champagne-vinegar air
413 cal · 4g protein · 18 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Raw Langoustine Crudo with Crispy Rice Wafer, Burnt Garlic Oil & Elderflower Foam
Raw Dublin Bay prawns thinly sliced, dressed with citrus and aged vinegar, served with shattered rice crisp and floral aqueous essence
557 cal · 5g protein · 50 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Coconut Taro Cones Filled with Chicharrón Relish, Charred Scallion Crema & Calamansi Oil
Filipino street soul in an elegant, hand-held form
756 cal · 9g protein · 70 min
EasyAppetizer
Patinhas de Siri com Aioli de Alho Assado e Limão Tostado
Soft-shell crab leg bites with roasted garlic aioli and charred lime
609 cal · 7g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Moqueca-Spiced Scallop Ceviche with Charred Cassava Chip & Cilantro Oil
Seared scallops in a dendê-and-lime marinade, crispy cassava foundation, herb oil drizzle.
960 cal · 10g protein · 42 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Pan-Seared Swordfish Crudo Tartare with Charred Jalapeño Emulsion & Crispy Tortilla Air
Raw swordfish cubes dressed with citrus & olive oil, topped with spicy pepper foam and delicate tortilla crackle
506 cal · 18g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Soft-Shell Crab Wontons with Lime Leaf, Ginger & Black Garlic Dipping Sauce
Delicate crispy wontons cradling tender crab meat and aromatics, served with complex umami glaze
349 cal · 18g protein · 80 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Chilled Hama Chō Enoki & Grilled Abalone with Yuzu Kosho, White Miso Emulsion & Crispy Garlic Chip Dust
Raw and cooked mushrooms and shellfish in a sophisticated interplay of temperature, texture, and umami-forward seasoning
229 cal · 8g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Scallop Crudo on Crispy Rice Paper with Green Apple Sorrel Foam & Crispy Capers
Raw diver scallops on textured crispy base with bright, tangy foam
174 cal · 16g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Black Garlic & Pomegranate Glazed Sea Urchin Custard with Crispy Roti Crisps & Fermented Green Chutney Foam
Umami-rich custard with spiced crackle and fermented herbaceous foam
565 cal · 22g protein · 85 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Scallop & Corn Bisque Velouté with Crispy Sage Oil & Calamansi Foam
Silken Filipino-Brazilian fusion: sweet corn and caramelized scallop in a silky broth with citrus brightness
788 cal · 15g protein · 65 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Octopus Tentacle & Mango Escabeche with Crispy Shallot Oil & Cilantro Emulsion
Tender grilled octopus with pickled tropical fruit and fragrant herb oil
421 cal · 19g protein · 90 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Conch Fritter Cones with Tamarind-Habanero Glaze, Pickled Slaw & Cilantro Aioli
Spicy conch croquettes in edible crispy cone, dressed with three contrasting sauces
866 cal · 14g protein · 60 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Sardines Farcies en Papillote with Fennel & Saffron
Whole fresh sardines stuffed with herb bread, roasted in parchment with golden fennel and silken saffron beurre blanc
467 cal · 25g protein · 33 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Croquetas de Camarão com Ouro Verde e Geleia de Pimenta Biquinho
Golden shrimp croquetas with green goddess aioli & sweet peppercorn jelly
1436 cal · 46g protein · 42 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Taro & Crab Wonton Cones with Charred Scallion Oil & Yuzu Aioli
Fried taro shells, fresh crab, tamarind glaze, citrus-garlic emulsion
1077 cal · 27g protein · 80 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crab-Filled Phyllo Cigar with Charred Lemon Emulsion & Crispy Sage Oil
Delicate pastry tube cradling lump crab, finished with silky lemon foam
665 cal · 32g protein · 70 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.
