IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Scallop & Burnt Citrus Tartare Cups with Crispy Rice Paper
Raw-meets-seared, citrus-bright, textural play
250 cal · 17g protein · 28 min
Cuisine & meal · 29 recipes
Vietnamese-Style Appetizer Recipes
Vietnamese-inspired appetizer ideas 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
IntermediateAppetizer
Pan-Seared Scallop & Corn Silk Crudo with Burnt Miso Emulsion & Crispy Rice Paper
Raw and seared, umami depth, delicate crunch
282 cal · 13g protein · 27 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Seared Scallop & Corn Silk Crudo with Burnt Miso Emulsion & Crispy Rice Paper
Raw scallop with sweet corn essence, umami-forward emulsion, and crackling texture
616 cal · 15g protein · 35 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Pan-Seared Scallop Dumpling with Burnt Black Garlic Emulsion & Crispy Rice Paper Tuile
Silken scallop mousse in a delicate dumpling skin, seared golden, served over black garlic cream & a shattered crispy tuile
393 cal · 15g protein · 65 min
EasyAppetizer
Chả Cua Nướng
Grilled crab-paste fritters with dipping sauce of lime, chili & fish sauce
339 cal · 29g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Tôm Nướng Muối—Salt-Crusted Charred Shrimp with Fragrant Oil & Crispy Garlic Rice
A restrained, technique-forward appetizer celebrating the shrimp itself
122 cal · 10g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Cua Cháy với Tapenade Olives Đen & Bánh Mì Nướng Giòn
Charred soft-shell crab crostini with black olive tapenade & crispy garlic bread
632 cal · 27g protein · 42 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Bánh Cuốn Tôm Sụn Với Nước Chấm Đen
Steamed shrimp and crispy pork belly in silken rice paper with charred black garlic dipping sauce
799 cal · 27g protein · 43 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Tôm Nướng Ngoài Lá: Grilled Shrimp in Scented Leaves with Charred Chili-Lime Butter & Burnt Garlic Crumb
Hand-held luxury—grilled shrimp in aromatic leaves with multiple textured finishes
416 cal · 10g protein · 50 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Spring Rolls
Crispy fried rolls filled with cabbage, carrots, and cellophane noodles
339 cal · 2g protein · 42 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Spring Rolls with Sweet Chile-Lime Dipping Sauce
Golden, crackly, never greasy
851 cal · 30g protein · 27 min
EasyAppetizer
Nem Cuốn Tôm Cà Chua Nóng
Warm spring rolls with shrimp, tomato confit, and saffron oil
121 cal · 5g protein · 23 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Coconut Shrimp with Green Chili Emulsion & Crispy Rice Paper
Spiced, pan-seared shrimp in a silky coconut-chile foam
569 cal · 7g protein · 34 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Bánh Cuốn Tôm Nướng & Hành Đỏ Chuot
Charred shrimp & red onion rice flour rolls with burnt chili-lime crema
587 cal · 36g protein · 34 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Cuon Tôm Nướng – Charred Shrimp & Crispy Taro Tuile Wraps
Grilled butterfly shrimp in gossamer taro crisps with chili oil and pomegranate pearls
459 cal · 12g protein · 38 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
IntermediateAppetizer
Tôm Nướng Mắm Tỏi với Bánh Tráng Nhu Chiên
Charred shrimp with fermented fish-garlic glaze and crispy rice paper crackers
149 cal · 14g protein · 22 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
Burrata en Carta di Riso with Charred Peach, Crispy Prosciutto & Black Garlic Oil
Creamy burrata parceled in delicate rice paper with sweet-savory toppings
1045 cal · 28g protein · 42 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
Cua Mềm Chiên—Soft-Shell Crab Tempura with Yuzu-Ponzu Foam, Crispy Rice Paper Tuile & Saffron Beurre Blanc
Ethereal tempura-fried soft-shell crab finished with luxury French sauce and Japanese seasoning
1288 cal · 67g protein · 70 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Chilled Abalone with Gochujang Emulsion, Crispy Rice Paper & Pickled Cucumber Ribbons
Tender poached abalone, spiced chili mayo, shattered rice paper, bright pickled vegetables
387 cal · 11g protein · 65 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Rice Paper Cups with Spiced Shrimp & Green Mango Slaw
Crackling rice paper, cool-tart slaw, warm poached shrimp, chili bite
301 cal · 14g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Tôm Nướng Muối Ớt – Charred Prawns in Salt & Chili Crust with Burnt Garlic Oil & Herb Dip
Giant prawns in a crispy salt-chili shell, burnt garlic drizzle & Vietnamese herbs
138 cal · 3g protein · 45 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 38 minutes. The quickest is around 22 minutes and the longest about 60 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Are these authentic Vietnamese recipes?
No, and we do not claim they are. These are dishes built on Vietnamese ingredients and technique by the Delicious kitchen, which is why the pages say Vietnamese-style rather than Vietnamese. They are written to taste right and to work in a home kitchen, not to be a record of traditional cooking.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 138 and 875 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.
