IntermediateLunch
Poached Halibut with Saffron Velouté, Crispy Leeks & Caviar
Delicate white fish in silken golden sauce with shallot crackle
1402 cal · 90g protein · 30 min
Occasion & diet · 83 recipes
High-Protein Date Night Recipes
High-Protein ideas for date night, 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
EasyLunch
Saffron Risotto with Pan-Seared Scallops & Crispy Sage Brown Butter
Creamy saffron-infused Arborio rice crowned with golden scallops and nutty sage butter
1026 cal · 81g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedDinner
Herb-Brined & Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Charred Cherry Gastrique, Crispy Fingerling Potatoes & Summer Herb Salad
Perfectly rosy duck breast with sweet-sour cherry sauce and golden potato crunch
1433 cal · 65g protein · 90 min
SophisticatedDinner
Miso-Lacquered Duck Breast with Roasted Kabocha Purée, Charred Bok Choy & Black Garlic-Soy Reduction
Crispy-skinned duck glazed with umami-forward miso, served with sweet autumn squash and silken Asian sauce
903 cal · 62g protein · 55 min
IntermediateDinner
Duck Breast Rouille with Cherry-Walnut Gastrique & Parsnip Purée
Sliced duck with silken root vegetable cream and tart-sweet fruit glaze
1286 cal · 59g protein · 40 min
EasyLunch
Arroz de Marisco (Seafood Risotto Rice)
Saffron-bright broth absorbs into short rice with tender shrimp, clams, and white fish
656 cal · 54g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedDinner
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
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Charred Turnip Miso Reduction, Crispy Rice Cake & Black Sesame Oil
Rich, earthy, luxurious
702 cal · 53g protein · 42 min
SophisticatedLunch
Grilled Duck Breast with Fennel-Tamarind Glaze, Charred Okra & Crispy Chickpea Brittle
Medium-rare duck with balanced sweet-sour-salty spice
1060 cal · 52g protein · 75 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Charred Corn Purée, Crispy Sage & Ancho-Lime Glaze
crispy skin, golden corn, chile warmth
697 cal · 52g protein · 34 min
SophisticatedDinner
Pan-Roasted Duck Breast with Cherry & Saffron Gastrique
Rose-pink duck with a glossy, spiced cherry reduction and crispy potatoes
968 cal · 52g protein · 60 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Roasted Duck Breast with Cherry & Port Gastrique & Farro Pilaf
Succulent duck, rich cherry-port glaze, nutty farro
856 cal · 50g protein · 47 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Scallop & Corn Purée with Brown Butter Sage & Crispy Capers
Sweet scallop, silky corn, nutty butter, herbaceous crackle
700 cal · 46g protein · 25 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Causa Purée, Charred Ají Amarillo & Crispy Shallot Chip
Peruvian-spiced duck, silky potato purée, golden-fried shallot
821 cal · 45g protein · 46 min
IntermediateDinner
Doro Tibs with Roasted Beet, Caraway & Teff Risotto, Charred Broccolini
Pan-seared chicken with Ethiopian spice, earthy risotto, and bitter greens
701 cal · 45g protein · 53 min
EasyAppetizer
Pan-Seared Korean Scallops with Charred Shishito Peppers & Yuzu-Brown Butter
Caramelized scallops with blistered peppers and bright, nutty citrus butter
430 cal · 42g protein · 20 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Black Garlic & Sour Cherry Jus, Buttered Root Vegetables
Crispy-skinned duck, tart cherry depth, earthy roots
546 cal · 40g protein · 26 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Duck Breast & Charred Peach-Jalapeño Gastrique with Crispy Buckwheat Groats
Crispy-skin duck, sweet-spicy-tart peach gastrique, nutty buckwheat texture
532 cal · 40g protein · 40 min
IntermediateDinner
Seared Duck Breast with Causas & Charred Jalapeño-Cilantro Oil
Pan-roasted duck over creamy potato-lime cake, finished with chili oil
773 cal · 40g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Seared Scallop Canapés with Celery Root Purée & Black Garlic
Caramelized hand-diver scallops on crispy toasts with umami-rich black garlic and creamed root vegetable
487 cal · 38g protein · 55 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Charred Ají Amarillo Purée & Crispy Shallot Chip
Medium-rare duck, yellow chili paste, causa-style potato purée, fried shallots
810 cal · 38g protein · 38 min
SophisticatedDinner
Pan-Seared Wagyu Ribeye with Charred Shiso-Scallion Oil, Roasted Bone Marrow & Crispy Teff
Autumn beef elevated with Japanese herbaceousness and whole-grain crunch
600 cal · 38g protein · 53 min
SophisticatedDinner
Hakusai-Wrapped Wagyu with Crispy Garlic Rice & Ponzu-Burnt Butter Jus
Japanese technique married to French brown butter; autumn napa cabbage as delicate envelope
1478 cal · 37g protein · 60 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Duck Breast with Orange & Pomegranate Glaze
Tender, rosy duck with a bright, glossy fruit pan sauce
379 cal · 37g protein · 30 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 38 minutes. The quickest is around 23 minutes and the longest about 60 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Is every recipe here high protein?
Every recipe in this collection is written without ingredients that break a high protein 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 297 and 968 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.
