IntermediateDinner
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
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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
IntermediateDinner
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
IntermediateDinner
Whole Branzino with Saffron, Charred Lemon & Green Olive Sauce
Stuffed and roasted Mediterranean fish with golden sauce
833 cal · 84g protein · 43 min
IntermediateDinner
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
IntermediateDinner
Whole Roasted Branzino with Saffron, Green Olive & Charred Fennel
mediterranean whole fish with spiced aromatics and herb butter
886 cal · 83g protein · 37 min
IntermediateDinner
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
IntermediateDinner
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
EasyDinner
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
IntermediateDinner
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
IntermediateDinner
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
EasyDinner
Bacalhau à Brás with Crispy Shoestring Potatoes & Soft Egg
Salt cod, fried potatoes, creamy egg yolk
837 cal · 82g protein · 30 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Halibut with Brown Butter, Sage & Spring Vegetables
Delicate fish, nutty butter, tender greens—spring distilled
837 cal · 82g protein · 23 min
SophisticatedDinner
Spiced Chicken Thighs with Pomegranate Glaze & Crispy Chickpea Farinata
Burnished, glossy chicken thighs beside a chickpea-flour cake and charred greens.
1492 cal · 82g protein · 90 min
EasyDinner
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
IntermediateDinner
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
SophisticatedDinner
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
SophisticatedDinner
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
SophisticatedDinner
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
EasyDinner
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
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Halibut with Lemon Butter, Crispy Sage & Summer Squash
Delicate, nutty, herbaceous, light
774 cal · 80g protein · 18 min
IntermediateDinner
Braised Pork Shoulder with Apple & Caraway
Tender pork, sweet-tart apples, warm spice
909 cal · 80g protein · 120 min
IntermediateDinner
Braised Beef Brisket with Black Bean and Cilantro Stew
Tender, slow-cooked beef in a rich Brazilian-inspired braise
867 cal · 79g protein · 140 min
EasyDinner
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
SophisticatedDinner
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
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.
