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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.

Spiced Tuna Tartare Carapace with Crispy Lentil Tuile, Black Garlic Emulsion & Pomegranate CaviarSophisticated
Appetizer

Spiced Tuna Tartare Carapace with Crispy Lentil Tuile, Black Garlic Emulsion & Pomegranate Caviar

Sashimi-grade tuna layered in crispy tuile shell, silken black garlic oil, jewelled with pomegranate

297 cal · 36g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-freesashimi-grade
Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Cherry-Gastrique, Wilted Frisée & Crispy CroutonsIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Cherry-Gastrique, Wilted Frisée & Crispy Croutons

Mahogany-skinned duck with tart-sweet pan sauce, bitter greens, and buttered bread crisps.

448 cal · 36g protein · 32 min
high-proteinintermediategluten-optional
Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Cherry-Poblano Gastrique & Charred Baby BrassicasIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Cherry-Poblano Gastrique & Charred Baby Brassicas

rendered crispy skin, bright-spicy pan sauce, wilted seasonal greens

585 cal · 36g protein · 32 min
high-proteingluten-free
Tibs Lamb with Beetroot, Caraway & Teff RisottoIntermediate
Dinner

Tibs Lamb with Beetroot, Caraway & Teff Risotto

Cubed lamb seared with onion, green chilies, and tomato; served over creamy teff grain with roasted beets

646 cal · 34g protein · 44 min
high-proteinpaleo-adjacent
Crispy Nori-Wrapped Toro Tartare with Aged Soy Emulsion & Seared Scallop CrownSophisticated
Appetizer

Crispy Nori-Wrapped Toro Tartare with Aged Soy Emulsion & Seared Scallop Crown

Luxury seafood trilogy: raw toro, seared scallop, umami emulsion

795 cal · 34g protein · 45 min
high-proteinpescatarianrawluxury
Charred Octopus & Persimmon Crudo with Crispy Gochugaru Rice Cake, Black Garlic Oil & Pomegranate CaviarSophisticated
Appetizer

Charred Octopus & Persimmon Crudo with Crispy Gochugaru Rice Cake, Black Garlic Oil & Pomegranate Caviar

Delicate raw octopus with jammy roasted persimmon, burnished spiced crumble, and umami black garlic essence

1431 cal · 32g protein · 60 min
high-proteingluten-freeseafoodrefined-technique
Hor Mok Soufflés in Banana Leaf Cups with Seared Prawn & Coconut CrownSophisticated
Appetizer

Hor Mok Soufflés in Banana Leaf Cups with Seared Prawn & Coconut Crown

Steamed red curry fish custard, lifted into a soufflé

407 cal · 31g protein · 60 min
gluten-freedairy-freehigh-protein
Crispy Scallop Cakes with Romesco & Roasted Garlic AioliIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Scallop Cakes with Romesco & Roasted Garlic Aioli

Pan-fried scallop fritters with two bold, complex dipping sauces

711 cal · 28g protein · 38 min
high-protein
Seared Scallop & Charred Corn Succotash with Black Garlic OilIntermediate
Appetizer

Seared Scallop & Charred Corn Succotash with Black Garlic Oil

Sweet scallops, charred corn, summer vegetables, and umami-rich finishing oil

678 cal · 28g protein · 27 min
high-proteinpaleogluten-free
Miso-Glazed Hokkaido Scallop with Corn Silk Velouté, Charred Okra & Black Garlic Beurre NoirSophisticated
Dinner

Miso-Glazed Hokkaido Scallop with Corn Silk Velouté, Charred Okra & Black Garlic Beurre Noir

Pillowy scallop, silken corn essence, charred green, umami-dark butter

1482 cal · 27g protein · 67 min
seafoodgluten-freehigh-protein
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
Pan-Seared Scallop in Shell with Brown Butter Hazelnut Emulsion, Charred Chanterelle & Crispy LardonsSophisticated
Appetizer

Pan-Seared Scallop in Shell with Brown Butter Hazelnut Emulsion, Charred Chanterelle & Crispy Lardons

Delicate bivalve elevated with forest-floor bounty

694 cal · 25g protein · 65 min
high-proteinpescatarian
Savoury Crepe Soufflé with Smoked Trout & Dill Beurre BlancIntermediate
Breakfast

Savoury Crepe Soufflé with Smoked Trout & Dill Beurre Blanc

Cloud-light buckwheat crepe cradling silky smoked fish and tangy herb butter

320 cal · 25g protein · 30 min
high-protein30-minutegluten-free-option
Seared Diver Scallops with Corn Silk Velouté & Crispy SageEasy
Lunch

Seared Diver Scallops with Corn Silk Velouté & Crispy Sage

Sweet marine scallops, silken corn cream, golden sage, charred corn husk oil

583 cal · 24g protein · 35 min
high-proteingluten-freerestaurant-quality
Crispy Lobster Tail & Black Garlic Adobo Dressing with Charred Broccolini Nest & Toasted Panko CrumbSophisticated
Appetizer

Crispy Lobster Tail & Black Garlic Adobo Dressing with Charred Broccolini Nest & Toasted Panko Crumb

Crustacean elegance, Filipino umami, textured architecture

662 cal · 23g protein · 80 min
high-proteinsophisticated-seafoodshow-stopping
Pan-Seared Diver Scallop with Corn Silk Velouté, Ají Negro & Crispy Sage OilSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared Diver Scallop with Corn Silk Velouté, Ají Negro & Crispy Sage Oil

Caramelized scallop over silken corn custard, dark chili essence, burnished sage leaves, micro greens

591 cal · 23g protein · 55 min
high-proteinlow-carbshellfish
Pan-Seared Scallop & Charred Romanesco with Pomegranate Molasses GlazeIntermediate
Appetizer

Pan-Seared Scallop & Charred Romanesco with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze

Sweet caramelized scallops, jewel-toned vegetable, tangy pomegranate reduction

650 cal · 22g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-free30-minute
Seared Scallop & Crispy Chickpea Cake with Charred Lemon Emulsion & Crispy CapersSophisticated
Appetizer

Seared Scallop & Crispy Chickpea Cake with Charred Lemon Emulsion & Crispy Capers

Pan-seared diver scallop on spiced chickpea cake with burnt-lemon butter and briny capers

892 cal · 21g protein · 65 min
high-proteinmediterraneangluten-free
Kai Jeow Soufflé Omelette with Lemongrass Mushrooms, Nam Prik Noom & Jasmine Rice CrispsSophisticated
Breakfast

Kai Jeow Soufflé Omelette with Lemongrass Mushrooms, Nam Prik Noom & Jasmine Rice Crisps

A cloud-light Thai omelette with a smoky green chili relish

432 cal · 21g protein · 55 min
vegetarian-adaptablegluten-freehigh-protein
Pan-Fried Scallop & Leek Mandu with Gochujang DrizzleEasy
Appetizer

Pan-Fried Scallop & Leek Mandu with Gochujang Drizzle

Crispy pan-fried dumplings stuffed with sweet scallops and caramelized leeks

466 cal · 20g protein · 24 min
high-protein30-minuteseafood
Charred Scallop & Green Mango Lettuce Cups with Chili-Lime Emulsion & Crispy Garlic ChipsEasy
Appetizer

Charred Scallop & Green Mango Lettuce Cups with Chili-Lime Emulsion & Crispy Garlic Chips

Vibrant, herbaceous, spicy-fresh bites

419 cal · 20g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-freeseafood
Pan-Seared Scallop & Crispy Chickpea Cake with Burnt Lemon Emulsion & CapersIntermediate
Appetizer

Pan-Seared Scallop & Crispy Chickpea Cake with Burnt Lemon Emulsion & Capers

Diver scallop, nutty chickpea purée cake, acidic burnt-lemon butter

678 cal · 19g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-freepescatarian
Gyeran Jjim Soufflé with Crispy Anchovy Oil & Charred Scallion SoilSophisticated
Breakfast

Gyeran Jjim Soufflé with Crispy Anchovy Oil & Charred Scallion Soil

Silky steamed egg custard crowned with umami-rich crispy anchovies and toasted scallion ash

430 cal · 18g protein · 35 min
high-proteingluten-freerefined-technique

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.

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