IntermediateDinner
Braised Pork Shoulder with Ancho Chile and Citrus
A slow-seared pork shoulder finished in a rich, complex chile-orange sauce
1156 cal · 113g protein · 57 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.
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SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Lapu-Lapu en Papillote with Lemongrass Beurre Blanc, Green Mango & Charred Shishito
Whole fish in parchment—aromatic, tender, pristine
1147 cal · 110g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Seared Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Charred Fennel & Burnt Lemon Emulsion
Whole fish steamed in parchment, saffron silk, bitter citrus
1158 cal · 109g protein · 65 min
IntermediateDinner
Whole Roasted Striped Bass en Papillote with Lemongrass, Thai Basil & Coconut Broth
A whole fish steamed in parchment with aromatic lemongrass and basil, served in a fragrant coconut-lime consommé.
879 cal · 107g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Red Snapper en Croûte de Sel with Burnt Fennel-Anise Emulsion & Crispy Tamarind Pods
Salt-baked snapper with spiced aromatics and burnt anise oil
534 cal · 107g protein · 53 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Daurade Royale en Papillote with Saffron Beurre Blanc, Charred Lemon & Sea Bean Fricassée
Whole gilt-head bream steamed in parchment, saffron butter sauce, charred citrus
1016 cal · 104g protein · 48 min
IntermediateDinner
Pork Shoulder Chop with Charred Cabbage & Sake-Shoyu Pan Sauce
A thick, juicy boneless chop with a deep sear, served with braised purple cabbage and a silky sake-soy reduction.
1018 cal · 103g protein · 38 min
EasyDinner
Branzino Entero a la Sal con Romesco y Espárragos
Whole roasted sea bream in salt crust, romesco sauce, charred asparagus
854 cal · 101g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedDinner
Escovitch Red Snapper
Whole fried fish with tangy pickled vegetable sauce and crispy plantain crisps
1138 cal · 100g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Snapper en Papillote with Charred Lime, Allspice & Coconut Broth
Whole fish, aromatic steam, tropical spice, citrus brightness
1030 cal · 98g protein · 65 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Red Snapper Jerk-Braised in Banana Leaves with Charred Okra & Spiced Black Rice
Island showstopper with jerk aromatics & okra
631 cal · 96g protein · 53 min
IntermediateDinner
Kashmiri Spiced Lamb Chops with Walnut Cream & Charred Greens
Pan-seared lamb finished in a fragrant yogurt sauce with toasted walnuts
1021 cal · 95g protein · 40 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Black Cardamom & Pomegranate Gastrique, Charred Eggplant Purée & Toasted Cumin Rice
Smoky, sweet, tart—three dimensions on one plate
1193 cal · 93g protein · 45 min
EasyDinner
Branzino al Forno con Pomodori e Olive
Whole roasted branzino with cherry tomatoes, black olives, and oregano
909 cal · 92g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedDinner
Pan-Seared Halibut with Thai Almond Sauce and Charred Broccolini
Buttery white fish with a nutty, chili-spiked almond sauce
948 cal · 89g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Branzino en Croûte de Sel with Saffron Emulsion, Charred Tomato Confit & Crispy Sage Breadcrumb
Whole fish, salt crust, aromatic steam release
1154 cal · 89g protein · 42 min
SophisticatedDinner
Pescado a la Talla with Charred Tomatillo-Cilantro Emulsion & Roasted Root Vegetables
Whole grilled fish with spiced rub, silky green sauce, and autumn vegetables
830 cal · 88g protein · 42 min
SophisticatedDinner
Tandoori-Spiced Branzino en Papillote with Green Mango, Crispy Shallots & Coconut-Cilantro Broth
Whole fish steamed in parchment with Indian aromatics and tropical fruit
1327 cal · 88g protein · 45 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Halibut with Miso-Butter Corn Silk & Charred Shishito
White fish, earthy miso brown butter, sweet corn purée, blistered peppers
767 cal · 86g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Sea Bream with Soy-Miso Glaze, Charred Shishito & Black Garlic Emulsion
Herb-stuffed fish with umami glaze, blistered peppers, and fragrant garlic sauce
1215 cal · 86g protein · 60 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Ras El Hanout, Charred Beets & Saffron Emulsion
Whole fish steamed in parchment with North African spices, roasted beets, and silky golden sauce
852 cal · 85g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Dill Velouté & Charred Fennel
Pristine Mediterranean sea bream steamed in parchment with lemon, herb oil, and its own aromatic steam
1075 cal · 85g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedDinner
Orata Intera al Forno con Agrodolce di Cipolla Rossa, Pinoli Tostati e Uvetta
Whole roasted gilt-head bream, warm sweet-sour red onion, toasted pine nuts, raisins
975 cal · 85g protein · 60 min
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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.
