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Occasion & diet · 16 recipes

High-Protein Christmas Recipes

High-Protein ideas for christmas, with full method and macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.

Butter-Poached Halibut with Miso Beurre BlancSophisticated
Lunch

Butter-Poached Halibut with Miso Beurre Blanc

Delicate white fish with fermented sophistication and silken brown-butter emulsion.

738 cal · 79g protein · 43 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinsophisticated
Creamed Chicken & Mushroom SoupEasy
Lunch

Creamed Chicken & Mushroom Soup

Rich, comforting, and on the table in 20 minutes

791 cal · 77g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-freelow-carb
Roasted Lamb Saddle with Rosemary, Garlic & Red Wine ReductionSophisticated
Dinner

Roasted Lamb Saddle with Rosemary, Garlic & Red Wine Reduction

Tender centre-cut lamb, herb-crusted, with a deep wine sauce

892 cal · 68g protein · 75 min
high-protein
Herb-Crusted Beef Rib Roast with Red Wine Jus & Roasted Root VegetablesIntermediate
Dinner

Herb-Crusted Beef Rib Roast with Red Wine Jus & Roasted Root Vegetables

The confident cook's Christmas centrepiece—classic, technique-driven, and magnificent.

1239 cal · 50g protein · 110 min
high-protein
Cod with Olive & Tomato SauceEasy
Dinner

Cod with Olive & Tomato Sauce

Bright, gently spiced fish

771 cal · 47g protein · 22 min
high-proteingluten-free-optionquick
Shrimp & White Bean SoupEasy
Lunch

Shrimp & White Bean Soup

Light, brothy Christmas lunch

670 cal · 46g protein · 22 min
high-proteingluten-freequick
Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apple Cider GlazeEasy
Dinner

Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apple Cider Glaze

The Christmas centrepiece, quick and stunning

472 cal · 41g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Smoked Trout Mousse on Pumpernickel Toasts with Crispy CapersIntermediate
Appetizer

Smoked Trout Mousse on Pumpernickel Toasts with Crispy Capers

Silky, smoky, and surprising—ready in 20 minutes.

843 cal · 35g protein · 20 min
high-protein15-minute
Pan-Seared Halibut with Cider Beurre Blanc & Charred LeeksIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Halibut with Cider Beurre Blanc & Charred Leeks

Elegant fish with French technique, served simply

641 cal · 34g protein · 37 min
high-proteinlow-carbgluten-freepescatarian
Soft Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Sage & GruyèreIntermediate
Breakfast

Soft Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Sage & Gruyère

Luxurious, buttery, and ready in 15 minutes.

622 cal · 31g protein · 15 min
high-proteingluten-free15-minute
Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon & DillEasy
Breakfast

Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon & Dill

Silky eggs with festive fish

477 cal · 27g protein · 13 min
high-proteinquickgluten-free-option
Ricotta Pancakes with Pomegranate & MascarponeSophisticated
Breakfast

Ricotta Pancakes with Pomegranate & Mascarpone

Light, cloud-like cakes with festive berry compote

762 cal · 26g protein · 35 min
high-proteinvegetarian
Seared Scallop & Lime SaladIntermediate
Lunch

Seared Scallop & Lime Salad

Pan-seared sweetness over bitter greens

411 cal · 25g protein · 22 min
high-proteinlow-carbgluten-freepescatarian
Seared Scallops with Brown Butter, Capers & EndiveSophisticated
Lunch

Seared Scallops with Brown Butter, Capers & Endive

Tender scallops with warm, nutty, briny sauce

611 cal · 25g protein · 28 min
high-proteinlow-carb
Beef Tenderloin Sandwich with Horseradish Cream & Red OnionIntermediate
Lunch

Beef Tenderloin Sandwich with Horseradish Cream & Red Onion

Elegant lunch that uses prime cuts you already have for tonight's feast.

383 cal · 7g protein · 35 min
high-protein
Sake-Glazed Hamachi Collar with Charred Shishito Peppers & Miso-Butter GreensIntermediate
Dinner

Sake-Glazed Hamachi Collar with Charred Shishito Peppers & Miso-Butter Greens

Buttery fish collar with blistered peppers and umami greens

313 cal · 4g protein · 35 min
high-proteinomega-3gluten-free