If you really want to dazzle guests at your next dinner party, prepare these fine dining appetizers. These intriguing dishes combine contrasting textures and flavors for an exciting dining experience. Let us know how you make out in the comments below.
Prosciutto and figs
This quintessential Italian appetiser pairs fresh figs with prosciutto di Parma. It's a winning sweet and savory combination. Can't find figs? Try serving cantaloupe melon instead. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and pair with a crisp Sauvignon.
Carpaccio of diver scallop
A refreshing and delicately refined appetizer that combines scallops and rock shrimp tempura, this recipe comes courtesy of chef Dwayne Cheer from At.mosphere, the world's highest restaurant located in the Burj Khalifa building in Dubai.
Anchovy crisp with olive oil bread (pictured up top)
This stunning innovative recipe turns the concept of cheese and crackers on its head. Cheese is replaced with anchovies for an umami hit and olive oil lends itself to a crispy flatbread. The recipe was created by renownedTurkish chef Mehmet Gurs.
Oyster spheres
Italian chef Daniel Facen created these oyster spheres using liquid nitrogen. Although the recipe is high tech, it’s also big on flavour and well worth the time and effort involved. Serve with honey bread to counteract the saltiness of the oysters.
Salt cod croquettes
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these salt cod croquettes make an elegantly impressive fine dining appetizer that offers a twist on traditional Italian flavours. The colorful gourmet dish was created by Italian chef Nicola Cavallaro.
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