IntermediateDinner
Jerk-Spiced Snapper en Papillote with Charred Okra & Black Beans
Whole snapper steamed in parchment with island spice & vegetables
1383 cal · 202g protein · 48 min
Diet & meal · 511 recipes
High-Protein Dinner Recipes
High-Protein dinner ideas — protein-packed dishes to keep you full and fuel training. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Intermediate
EasyDinner
Escovitch Red Snapper with Charred Okra & Lime Pickle
Whole fried snapper, vinegar-pickled vegetable slaw, spicy heat
1431 cal · 191g protein · 24 min
SophisticatedDinner
Cá Nướng Ngoài Lá Chuối Với Nước Sốt Hành Đỏ: Whole Mackerel in Banana Leaf with Red Onion-Lime Escabeche & Black Garlic Rice
En papillote perfection—steamed whole fish, aromatic banana leaf, tangy-sweet escabeche
1371 cal · 170g protein · 70 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Thai Green Curry, Charred Bok Choy & Crispy Rice Noodle Nest
Steamed perfection wrapped in parchment, Thai green fragrance, textured crunch.
1402 cal · 169g protein · 80 min
EasyDinner
Soy-Ginger Branzino en Papillote with Charred Bok Choy
Whole fish steamed in parchment with soy, ginger, and scallions; crispy bok choy on the side
1168 cal · 168g protein · 27 min
IntermediateDinner
Branzino al Forno con Green Olive Tapenade, Pomodori Ereditari e Basilico
Pan-seared branzino over heirloom tomatoes with Liguria green olive tapenade & torn basil
1171 cal · 165g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedDinner
Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Romanesco and Smoked Paprika Oil
A whole Mediterranean fish, glowing on the plate
1215 cal · 164g protein · 30 min
IntermediateDinner
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Green Olives, Preserved Lemon & Charred Fennel
pristine fish steamed in parchment with briny and citrus aromatics
1267 cal · 163g protein · 40 min
IntermediateDinner
Grilled Whole Branzino with Charred Fennel & Saffron Vinaigrette
Mediterranean sea bass, herb-crusted, charred vegetables, golden-spiced oil
1206 cal · 163g protein · 34 min
EasyDinner
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Fennel, Orange & Black Olive
Parchment-steamed fish, citrus, fresh herbs, charred lemon
1173 cal · 163g protein · 35 min
IntermediateDinner
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Fennel & Charred Lemon Emulsion
Delicate whole fish, aromatic spice-scented steam, silky sauce
1273 cal · 163g protein · 30 min
IntermediateDinner
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Berbere, Tomato & Injera Croutons
Steamed Mediterranean sea bass in parchment with Ethiopian spices and crispy flatbread
1005 cal · 163g protein · 37 min
SophisticatedDinner
Cá Nướng en Papillote with Saffron, Green Olive & Charred Fennel
Steamed whole fish in parchment with saffron broth and preserved-lemon aromatics
1421 cal · 163g protein · 45 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Branzino with Escabeche (Pickled Vegetable Sauce) and Charred Lime
delicate white fish with bright, acidic, Spanish-influenced vegetable escabeche
1240 cal · 163g protein · 40 min
IntermediateDinner
Whole Branzino En Papillote with Charred Green Tomato, Rocoto & Cilantro Broth
Delicate, aromatic, steamed in paper and opened at table
1130 cal · 163g protein · 32 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote
Whole fish steamed with tomatoes, Castelvetrano olives & oregano
1220 cal · 162g protein · 30 min
EasyDinner
Branzino in Cartoccio con Limone e Olive
Whole sea bass steamed en papillote with spring vegetables
1209 cal · 162g protein · 25 min
EasyDinner
Peixe Grelhado com Molho de Malagueta (Grilled Fish with Malagueta Pepper Sauce)
Charred wild branzino kissed with lemon, surrounded by fiery, garlicky red pepper sauce
1383 cal · 162g protein · 27 min
EasyDinner
Branzino al Ajillo with Charred Lemon & Crispy Sage
Pan-seared whole fish with garlic oil and fresh herbs
1213 cal · 161g protein · 24 min
SophisticatedDinner
Turkey Leg Confit with Charred Lemon & Braised Olives
Slow-roasted turkey leg, fall-apart tender, with warm olive tapenade
1465 cal · 137g protein · 145 min
IntermediateDinner
Whole Red Snapper en Papillote with Charred Okra & Callaloo Broth
Steam-roasted island fish with creamed callaloo and crispy okra
945 cal · 122g protein · 40 min
IntermediateDinner
Escovitch Red Snapper with Charred Pineapple, Habanero Oil & Roasted Root Vegetables
Whole Caribbean fish with pickled pepper sauce, caramelized fruit, golden oil
1139 cal · 121g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Red Snapper en Papillote with Charred Lime, Sofrito Emulsion & Crispy Plantain Shards
A showstopping whole fish sealed in parchment, opened at table
1394 cal · 119g protein · 62 min
SophisticatedDinner
Tandoori-Spiced Branzino en Papillote with Green Mango, Charred Fennel & Black Cumin Rice
Whole fish steamed in parchment with vibrant green mango, fragrant fennel and spiced basmati
1393 cal · 114g protein · 46 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 38 minutes. The quickest is around 22 minutes and the longest about 80 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 491 and 1197 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.
