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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.

Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Dill Velouté & Charred FennelSophisticated
Dinner

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
high-proteingluten-freemediterranean
Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Ras El Hanout, Charred Beets & Saffron EmulsionIntermediate
Dinner

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
high-proteingluten-free30-minute
Branzino en Papillote with Charred Lime & Ají Rojo EmulsionIntermediate
Dinner

Branzino en Papillote with Charred Lime & Ají Rojo Emulsion

Whole fish steamed in parchment, finished with a fruity-peppery drizzle

1064 cal · 84g protein · 40 min
high-proteinpaleo-friendlyintermediate30-minute
Whole Grilled Branzino with Miso-Blistered Shishito, Black Garlic Oil & Jasmine RiceIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Grilled Branzino with Miso-Blistered Shishito, Black Garlic Oil & Jasmine Rice

Pristine sea bass with charred peppers and umami aromatics

1335 cal · 84g protein · 43 min
high-proteingluten-freepescatarian
Whole Branzino with Saffron, Charred Lemon & Green Olive SauceIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Branzino with Saffron, Charred Lemon & Green Olive Sauce

Stuffed and roasted Mediterranean fish with golden sauce

833 cal · 84g protein · 43 min
high-proteinpaleogluten-free
Whole Roasted Branzino with Chermoula, Green Olives & Charred LemonIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino with Chermoula, Green Olives & Charred Lemon

Herb-forward Moroccan spice paste on perfectly crispy-skinned Mediterranean sea bass

1016 cal · 83g protein · 46 min
high-proteinomega-3-richgluten-free
Whole Roasted Branzino with Chermoula, Charred Lemon & Green Harissa OilIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino with Chermoula, Charred Lemon & Green Harissa Oil

Whole fish perfumed with cilantro-charred lemon North African herb paste

873 cal · 83g protein · 43 min
high-proteingluten-freeintermediate
Whole Roasted Branzino with Saffron, Green Olive & Charred FennelIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino with Saffron, Green Olive & Charred Fennel

mediterranean whole fish with spiced aromatics and herb butter

886 cal · 83g protein · 37 min
paleogluten-freehigh-protein
Ras el Hanout-Crusted Branzino en Papillote with Charred Radish, Pomegranate & Saffron EmulsionIntermediate
Dinner

Ras el Hanout-Crusted Branzino en Papillote with Charred Radish, Pomegranate & Saffron Emulsion

whole fish in parchment with warm spice and bright saffron sauce

738 cal · 82g protein · 40 min
high-proteinpaleoomega-3
Pan-Seared Halibut with Brown Butter, Sage & Spring VegetablesEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Halibut with Brown Butter, Sage & Spring Vegetables

Delicate fish, nutty butter, tender greens—spring distilled

837 cal · 82g protein · 23 min
high-proteinketo-friendlypescatarian
Whole Roasted Branzino with Charred Lemon-Coriander Emulsion, Crushed Urfa Chili & Saffron BasmatiSophisticated
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino with Charred Lemon-Coriander Emulsion, Crushed Urfa Chili & Saffron Basmati

Whole fish with emulsified lemon butter and spiced rice

1860 cal · 82g protein · 80 min
seafoodhigh-proteinsophisticated
Pan-Seared Miso-Glazed Halibut with Charred Bok Choy & Black GarlicEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Miso-Glazed Halibut with Charred Bok Choy & Black Garlic

Flaky white fish with umami glaze and caramelized greens—18 minutes

627 cal · 82g protein · 18 min
high-proteingluten-free30-minute
Pork Chops with Romesco & Charred GreensIntermediate
Dinner

Pork Chops with Romesco & Charred Greens

Pan-seared thick-cut pork chops with Spanish red pepper sauce and bitter greens

881 cal · 82g protein · 43 min
high-proteinSpanish-inspiredseared-and-finished
Whole Roasted Branzino with Charmoula, Charred Lemon & Herbed CouscousIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino with Charmoula, Charred Lemon & Herbed Couscous

Fresh herb paste, crispy skin, fluffy pearl couscous with pistachios.

1236 cal · 82g protein · 43 min
high-proteinMediterraneangluten-free
Bacalhau à Brás with Crispy Shoestring Potatoes & Soft EggEasy
Dinner

Bacalhau à Brás with Crispy Shoestring Potatoes & Soft Egg

Salt cod, fried potatoes, creamy egg yolk

837 cal · 82g protein · 30 min
high-proteinpescatarian
Pan-Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Fennel, Orange & SaffronIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Fennel, Orange & Saffron

Whole Mediterranean sea bass steamed in parchment with aromatic vegetables and saffron-infused white wine

1140 cal · 81g protein · 38 min
gluten-freehigh-protein
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Ají Amarillo, Charred Scallions & Salsa CriollaEasy
Dinner

Whole Branzino en Papillote with Ají Amarillo, Charred Scallions & Salsa Criolla

Steamed whole fish infused with yellow pepper paste and bright onion-cilantro condiment

664 cal · 81g protein · 33 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo
Pan-Seared Halibut with Lemon Butter, Crispy Sage & Summer SquashEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Halibut with Lemon Butter, Crispy Sage & Summer Squash

Delicate, nutty, herbaceous, light

774 cal · 80g protein · 18 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinpaleo-friendly18-minute
Pan-Roasted Whole Branzino with Charred Tomatillo-Cilantro Emulsion & Spring Vegetables à la CatalaneSophisticated
Dinner

Pan-Roasted Whole Branzino with Charred Tomatillo-Cilantro Emulsion & Spring Vegetables à la Catalane

Whole fish with verdant sauce and Catalan spring vegetables

1203 cal · 80g protein · 75 min
high-proteingluten-freeelegant-dinner
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Corn Succotash & Brown Butter SageEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Corn Succotash & Brown Butter Sage

Delicate white fish, summer vegetables, noisette butter, herbaceous sage

793 cal · 80g protein · 24 min
high-protein30-minutedairy
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Saffron Emulsion, Charred Lemon & Roasted BeetsSophisticated
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Saffron Emulsion, Charred Lemon & Roasted Beets

Perfumed whole fish steamed in parchment with golden saffron sauce and earthy beets

1097 cal · 80g protein · 75 min
pescatariangluten-freehigh-protein
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Ras El Hanout, Charred Beets, Saffron Emulsion & Pomegranate OilSophisticated
Dinner

Whole Branzino en Papillote with Ras El Hanout, Charred Beets, Saffron Emulsion & Pomegranate Oil

Whole fish steamed in parchment, a showstopper centerpiece

1499 cal · 80g protein · 55 min
high-proteinlow-carbpaleo
Whole Roasted Branzino en Croûte de Sel with Charred Romanesco & Saffron EmulsionSophisticated
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino en Croûte de Sel with Charred Romanesco & Saffron Emulsion

Salt-crusted whole fish, blistered cauliflower, golden sauce

1264 cal · 79g protein · 48 min
gluten-freehigh-protein
Ceviche de Dorada—Seared Golden Sea Bream with Charred Chilies, Corn & Lime AguachileEasy
Dinner

Ceviche de Dorada—Seared Golden Sea Bream with Charred Chilies, Corn & Lime Aguachile

Pan-seared fish with vibrant citrus broth, roasted ají amarillo, and toasted corn

576 cal · 79g protein · 22 min
high-proteingluten-free30-minute