SophisticatedBreakfast
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
Occasion & diet · 87 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.
Sophisticated
SophisticatedAppetizer
Seared Scallop & Roasted Corn Custard Tartine with Burnt Sage Brown Butter & Crispy Corn Silk
Perfectly seared diver scallop atop corn custard on crispy bread, finished with sage oil and charred corn threads
601 cal · 18g protein · 50 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Oeufs Cocotte aux Champignons Sauvages et Truffle Oil
Silken baked eggs with wild mushroom duxelles and crispy sage
535 cal · 18g protein · 33 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared California Lobster with Brown Butter, Corn Silk & Grilled Peach
Sweet tail meat, golden butter, stone-fruit elegance
761 cal · 17g protein · 38 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Scallop & Burnt Citrus Tartare Cups with Crispy Rice Paper
Raw-meets-seared, citrus-bright, textural play
250 cal · 17g protein · 28 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Scallop & Bottarga Crostini with Fennel Foam
Silken raw scallop meets umami bottarga and aromatic fennel vapor
369 cal · 16g protein · 23 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Scallop Crudo on Crispy Rice Paper with Green Apple Sorrel Foam & Crispy Capers
Raw diver scallops on textured crispy base with bright, tangy foam
174 cal · 16g protein · 45 min
IntermediateLunch
Causa Limeña Stacked with Pan-Seared Scallops, Avocado Mousse & Crispy Shallot Adobo
Layered Andean potato cake with coastal scallops and silky green crema
658 cal · 16g protein · 40 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Soy-Glazed Scallop & Shiitake Mushroom Gyoza with Gochujang-Vinegar Dipping Sauce
Pan-fried dumplings with briny scallop and earthy mushroom filling
252 cal · 15g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Seared Scallops with Ají Rojo Emulsion, Charred Corn Silk & Crispy Maíz Tostado
Three-texture scallop course: seared, creamy chile, crispy corn
855 cal · 15g protein · 70 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Pan-Seared Diver Scallop with Charred Corn Silk Emulsion & Crispy Garlic Chips
Sweet, buttery scallop glazed with umami-rich corn silk sauce and aromatic crunch
622 cal · 14g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Quark Soufflé with Spiced Plum Compote
Cloud-light German curd cheese soufflé with warm stone-fruit elegance
446 cal · 14g protein · 38 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Pan-Seared Scallop & Charred Apricot Tapenade with Crispy Phyllo & Pomegranate Molasses
Delicate, sweet, bright—herbaceous North African umami
433 cal · 14g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Peruvian Scallop with Rocoto Emulsion, Avocado Mousse & Charred Lima Bean Crisps
Diver scallop meets Peruvian chili heat and silken avocado
521 cal · 14g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Seared Scallop & Burnt Orange Emulsion with Charred Enoki Mushrooms, Crispy Sage & Black Sesame Brittle
Umami-rich, textured, theatrical elegance
350 cal · 14g protein · 46 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Scallop & Roasted Tomato Salad with Crispy Garlic & Herb Oil
Raw, seared, and alive on the plate
607 cal · 14g protein · 26 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Scallops with Chermoula Oil, Charred Lemon & Green Garlic
pan-seared diver scallops with moroccan herb sauce
289 cal · 13g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Seared Scallop Mousse in Cured Egg Yolk Shells with Brown Butter & Microgreens
Elegant molecular-style appetizer: creamy scallop foam served in a briny, rich yolk shell
321 cal · 13g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Scallop & Crispy Taro Chip Tartare with Ginger-Lime Oil & Pomegranate Caviar
Seared scallop, raw-finished, taro crisp, bright citrus oil, tiny pomegranate pearls
640 cal · 13g protein · 32 min
IntermediateDinner
Butter-Poached Lobster Tail with Corn Silk Velouté, Crispy Sage & Brown Butter Emulsion
Silken lobster swimming in buttery corn silk sauce
638 cal · 13g protein · 31 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Seared Scallops with Corn Silk Velouté, Charred Spring Onions & Black Garlic Oil
Sweet seared scallops, silky corn cream, bitter-sweet black garlic, crispy charred allium
543 cal · 13g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Pan-Seared Scallop & Corn Silk Crudo with Burnt Miso Emulsion & Crispy Rice Paper
Raw and seared, umami depth, delicate crunch
282 cal · 13g protein · 27 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Rice Fritters with Scallop & Ginger-Lime Oil
Shattered crispy rice cakes topped with pan-seared scallop, ginger, cilantro, and a drizzle of fragrant lime oil
326 cal · 12g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Oyster & Herb Croquettes with Mignonette Espuma & Crispy Sage
Golden oyster bites in silken sauce with theatrical foam
904 cal · 12g protein · 35 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 289 and 1024 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.
