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Diet & meal · 409 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.

Roasted Pork Shoulder with Spring Fava Beans, Artichoke & Salsa VerdeSophisticated
Dinner

Roasted Pork Shoulder with Spring Fava Beans, Artichoke & Salsa Verde

Portuguese mountain cooking meets spring's finest vegetables

821 cal · 48g protein · 57 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pan-Seared Beef Sirloin with Star Anise, Charred Pineapple & Cilantro OilSophisticated
Dinner

Pan-Seared Beef Sirloin with Star Anise, Charred Pineapple & Cilantro Oil

Caramelized sirloin steak with warm spice and tropical fruit sweetness, finished with fragrant herb oil

711 cal · 48g protein · 55 min
high-proteinbeef
Coconut-Cilantro Fish Curry with Jasmine Rice & Charred Green BeansEasy
Dinner

Coconut-Cilantro Fish Curry with Jasmine Rice & Charred Green Beans

Silky white fish in a fragrant, verdant coconut broth

1062 cal · 48g protein · 28 min
high-proteingluten-freedairy-free
Sole Meunière aux Amandes Effilées et Citron NoirSophisticated
Dinner

Sole Meunière aux Amandes Effilées et Citron Noir

Dover sole in brown butter with sliced almonds and black lemon

1179 cal · 48g protein · 33 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Soy-Ginger Glazed Mackerel with Charred Baby Bok Choy & Crispy Garlic RiceEasy
Dinner

Soy-Ginger Glazed Mackerel with Charred Baby Bok Choy & Crispy Garlic Rice

Oily fish with a glossy Asian glaze, charred greens, and aromatic rice

1092 cal · 47g protein · 24 min
high-proteingluten-free-optionomega-3-rich
Pan-Seared Yellowtail with Miso-Brown Butter, Charred Broccolini & Black Garlic EmulsionIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Yellowtail with Miso-Brown Butter, Charred Broccolini & Black Garlic Emulsion

Buttery sashimi-grade fish with umami-rich pan sauce and charred vegetables

520 cal · 47g protein · 22 min
high-proteinomega-3-richrestaurant-quality
Pork Carnitas with Charred Pineapple & Crispy TortillaSophisticated
Dinner

Pork Carnitas with Charred Pineapple & Crispy Tortilla

Confit pork shoulder, caramelized fruit, and charred corn tortillas with charred jalapeño aioli

4810 cal · 47g protein · 200 min
high-protein
Jerk-Spiced Mahi-Mahi with Charred Pineapple-Habanero Glaze & Coconut RiceIntermediate
Dinner

Jerk-Spiced Mahi-Mahi with Charred Pineapple-Habanero Glaze & Coconut Rice

Caribbean jerk marinade, caramelized pineapple heat, fragrant coconut rice with scallions

1197 cal · 47g protein · 45 min
high-proteinseafoodintermediate
Butter Chicken with Green Peas & Cashew Cream RiceEasy
Dinner

Butter Chicken with Green Peas & Cashew Cream Rice

Tomato-cream sauce, tender chicken, fragrant basmati, done in 25 minutes

431 cal · 46g protein · 25 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Apple-Sage Pan Sauce and Buttered SpaetzleIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Apple-Sage Pan Sauce and Buttered Spaetzle

Juicy chops, tart-sweet sauce, tender egg noodles

717 cal · 46g protein · 50 min
high-protein
Soy-Butter Glazed Swordfish with Charred Shishito Peppers & Forbidden RiceIntermediate
Dinner

Soy-Butter Glazed Swordfish with Charred Shishito Peppers & Forbidden Rice

Meaty fish, umami glaze, crispy peppers, nutty grain

906 cal · 46g protein · 38 min
high-proteinpescatariangluten-free
Pan-Seared Lamb Loin Chops with Coconut-Garlic RiceEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Lamb Loin Chops with Coconut-Garlic Rice

Tender chops, crispy crust, coconut fragrance

1401 cal · 46g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pan-Seared Redfish with Crab and Beurre Blanc, Charred OkraIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Redfish with Crab and Beurre Blanc, Charred Okra

Gulf fish and Gulf crab in one technique-forward plate—a dinner that shows confidence.

921 cal · 46g protein · 34 min
high-proteinlow-carb
Pan-Seared White Fish with Charred Tomatillo Mole & Spring VegetablesEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared White Fish with Charred Tomatillo Mole & Spring Vegetables

Delicate fish fillet, earthy tangy mole sauce, grilled asparagus and snap peas

705 cal · 46g protein · 25 min
high-proteinquickelegant
Pan-Seared Tilapia with Injera-Spiced Charred Okra & Millet PilafEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Tilapia with Injera-Spiced Charred Okra & Millet Pilaf

Delicate fish, warm spices, crispy vegetables

639 cal · 45g protein · 25 min
high-proteingluten-free30-minute
Pan-Seared Turkey Thigh with Black Garlic and Bok ChoyIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Turkey Thigh with Black Garlic and Bok Choy

Crispy-skinned thigh, umami-rich sauce, tender greens.

666 cal · 45g protein · 36 min
high-proteinlow-carb
Pan-Seared Turkey Breast with BBQ Pan Sauce & Charred Collard GreensIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Turkey Breast with BBQ Pan Sauce & Charred Collard Greens

Thin, golden cutlet with a smoky tomato-bourbon pan sauce and tender bitter greens.

415 cal · 45g protein · 32 min
high-proteinlow-carb
Pan-Seared Beef Steak with Charred Root Vegetable & Brown Butter SauceIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Beef Steak with Charred Root Vegetable & Brown Butter Sauce

A perfectly seared steak—crust and pink center—with a silky brown butter pan sauce and roasted roots.

835 cal · 45g protein · 43 min
high-proteingluten-free
Doro Tibs with Roasted Beet, Caraway & Teff Risotto, Charred BroccoliniIntermediate
Dinner

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
gluten-freehigh-proteinintermediate
Pan-Seared Milkfish with Sour Tamarind Broth & Charred Bok ChoyIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Milkfish with Sour Tamarind Broth & Charred Bok Choy

Crispy-skinned milkfish in a sour, savory, spicy broth with tender charred greens

608 cal · 45g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-freeweeknight-fancy
Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin with Black Garlic Emulsion and Roasted Root Vegetable DustSophisticated
Dinner

Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin with Black Garlic Emulsion and Roasted Root Vegetable Dust

Lean, elegant pork; umami depths from slow-cooked garlic

560 cal · 45g protein · 65 min
high-proteinpaleo-friendly
Jerk-Spiced Mahi-Mahi with Charred Pineapple & Black Bean RagùEasy
Dinner

Jerk-Spiced Mahi-Mahi with Charred Pineapple & Black Bean Ragù

Perfectly seared white fish with spiced jerk crust, caramelized pineapple, earthy beans

482 cal · 45g protein · 22 min
high-proteingluten-free30-minute
Pan-Seared Snapper with Tamarind Glaze & Charred BroccoliniEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Snapper with Tamarind Glaze & Charred Broccolini

Crispy skin, sweet-tart glaze, smoky greens, jasmine rice

724 cal · 45g protein · 23 min
high-proteingluten-freedairy-free
Braised Lamb Shoulder with Spiced Root Vegetables, Sour Cherry Gastrique & Horseradish CreamSophisticated
Dinner

Braised Lamb Shoulder with Spiced Root Vegetables, Sour Cherry Gastrique & Horseradish Cream

Slow-braised lamb shoulder with German spices, root vegetables & bright cherry glaze

778 cal · 45g protein · 140 min
high-proteingluten-free-adaptable