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Mero Inteiro Assado em Papelão de Amora, Beurre Blanc de Limão e Brocólini Chamuscada
Whole roasted grouper en papillote with blackberry-wine reduction beurre blanc & charred broccolini
1487 cal · 106g protein · 80 min
Cuisine & meal · 66 recipes
French-Style Dinner Recipes
French-inspired dinner 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.
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Pan-Seared Striped Bass en Papillote with Charred Fennel, Green Olive Tapenade & Saffron Beurre Blanc
Delicate white fish steamed in parchment with bright olive oil and seafood richness
476 cal · 33g protein · 27 min
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Balık en Papillote Turqu: Whole Branzino in Parchment with Roasted Eggplant Purée, Charred Lemon & Black Garlic Beurre Blanc
Whole branzino steamed in parchment with a silky eggplant purée, finished with burnt-garlic-infused butter sauce
749 cal · 55g protein · 70 min
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Herb-Roasted Whole Branzino En Papillote with Charred Fennel, Black Olives & Saffron Beurre Blanc
Steamed Mediterranean sea bass, yellow sauce, anise vegetable & brine
644 cal · 64g protein · 28 min
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Garoupa à Portuguesa com Beurre Blanc de Maracujá
Pan-roasted grouper, passion fruit butter emulsion, charred broccolini, fingerling potatoes
896 cal · 44g protein · 38 min
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Whole Roasted Sea Robin en Papillote with Charred Shallot Velouté, Black Garlic Oil & Crispy Sage
Whole fish steamed in parchment with umami-forward sauce and burnished aromatics
1127 cal · 72g protein · 70 min
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Herb-Roasted Whole Branzino en Papillote with Charred Fennel, Black Olive Tapenade & Saffron Beurre Blanc
The grand technique: whole fish, parchment, and classical French finish
1086 cal · 65g protein · 70 min
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Pan-Seared Robalo en Papillote with Purple Corn Velouté, Black Olive Tapenade & Burned Lime Oil
Whole seared robalo, silken corn custard infused with chicha morada, green olive essence, crispy sage
775 cal · 15g protein · 65 min
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Whole Branzino en Papillote with Porcini Duxelles, Charred Leeks & Saffron Beurre Blanc
A pristine Mediterranean fish steamed in parchment with umami-rich mushrooms and silken butter sauce
1494 cal · 82g protein · 42 min
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Whole Charred Red Snapper en Croûte de Sel with Crispy Tamarind Pods, Burnt Fennel-Anise Emulsion & Charred Okra Escabeche
A showstopping salt-crusted whole fish with Caribbean spice and textured components
1241 cal · 132g protein · 90 min
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Whole Branzino en Papillote with Kasuri Methi, Charred Fennel & Green Peppercorn Beurre Blanc
Whole fish steamed in parchment with dried fenugreek, served with a verdant, peppery emulsion
988 cal · 49g protein · 44 min
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Whole Charred Snapper en Papillote with Fermented Black Beans, Charred Pineapple & Coconut-Lime Velouté
Steamed whole fish, umami fermented beans, caramelized tropical fruit, silken sauce
1392 cal · 209g protein · 90 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared White Fish with Thai Basil, Charred Corn Purée & Black Garlic Beurre Blanc
Delicate fish, aromatic basil, silky corn and umami sauce
524 cal · 38g protein · 25 min
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Whole Roasted Red Snapper en Croûte de Sel with Burnt Fennel-Anise Emulsion & Crispy Tamarind Pods
Salt-baked snapper with spiced aromatics and burnt anise oil
534 cal · 107g protein · 53 min
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Pato Asado (Spanish Roasted Duck Breast) with Ají Rojo Jus, Charred Corn Velouté & Crispy Skin Chip
Mahogany-skinned duck with Peruvian chile depth, golden corn silk, and crackled skin garnish
780 cal · 54g protein · 80 min
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Robalo Inteiro em Papillote com Azeitona Verde, Tapenade e Velouté de Fenouil Assado
Whole branzino en papillote, green olive tapenade, charred fennel velouté
818 cal · 63g protein · 47 min
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Whole Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Green Olive Tapenade & Charred Fennel Velouté
An entire Mediterranean sea bass steamed inside parchment with saffron-infused broth, served over silky roasted fennel cream
1013 cal · 76g protein · 60 min
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Whole Roasted Daurade Royale en Papillote with Saffron Beurre Blanc, Charred Lemon & Sea Bean Fricassée
Whole gilt-head bream steamed in parchment, saffron butter sauce, charred citrus
1016 cal · 104g protein · 48 min
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Classic Bouillabaisse
Provençal saffron fish stew with shellfish and rouille
569 cal · 44g protein · 100 min
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Classic Cassoulet
French white bean and meat stew with crispy bread topping
571 cal · 31g protein · 510 min
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Coq au Vin
Chicken braised in red wine with mushrooms, bacon and pearl onions
648 cal · 39g protein · 95 min
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Pan-Roasted Halibut Cheeks with Smoked Paprika Beurre Blanc & Roasted Cauliflower Purée
Tender, buttery fish with paprika-spiked sauce and creamy vegetable cloud
867 cal · 50g protein · 70 min
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Classic Baguette
Crispy crust, open crumb, the French bakery standard
911 cal · 31g protein · 470 min
IntermediateDinner
Ratatouille
Provençal vegetable stew with silky eggplant and bright tomato
163 cal · 5g protein · 65 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 50 minutes. The quickest is around 30 minutes and the longest about 85 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Are these authentic French recipes?
No, and we do not claim they are. These are dishes built on French ingredients and technique by the Delicious kitchen, which is why the pages say French-style rather than French. 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 569 and 1212 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.
