SophisticatedDinner
Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Charred Tomatillo Salsa Verde, Roasted Spring Vegetables & Cilantro Foam
Steamed whole fish in parchment with bright salsa and herbal cream
876 cal · 59g protein · 65 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.
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IntermediateDinner
Braised Octopus with Charred Fennel, Tomato Confit & Oregano Oil
Tender slow-cooked octopus, sweet caramelized fennel, silky tomato jam, herbaceous finish
834 cal · 59g protein · 95 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Branzino with Olive Tapenade & Charred Green Beans
whole small fish, briny black olives, and bitter-sweet beans
660 cal · 59g protein · 22 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Corn Purée & Ají Rojo Oil
Crispy-skinned fish over silken corn cream with spicy red-chili finish
723 cal · 59g protein · 25 min
IntermediateDinner
Chicken Breast with Moqueca Sauce, Hearts of Palm & Charred Okra
A silky, aromatic Brazilian seafood sauce meets lean chicken
1191 cal · 59g protein · 37 min
IntermediateDinner
Slow-Braised Chicken Thigh with Charred Eggplant, Tomato Confit & Tagine Spice
Cumin, cinnamon, ginger & cilantro; herbed couscous
1222 cal · 59g protein · 65 min
EasyDinner
Fraldinha com Chimichurri Verde, Charred Corn Purée & Crispy Cassava
Grilled bavette steak with vivid herb chimichurri and roasted corn silk
1410 cal · 59g protein · 31 min
IntermediateDinner
Ginger-Coriander Beef Tenderloin with Charred Okra & Cumin Rice
Elegant pan-seared steak with aromatic sides
870 cal · 59g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Green Olive Tapenade & Charred Fennel
A whole Mediterranean sea bass steamed in parchment with saffron emulsion and Castelvetrano olives
746 cal · 58g protein · 65 min
SophisticatedDinner
Galbijjim-Style Short Ribs with Shiitake, Chestnut & Miso Reduction
Braised beef short ribs with umami-rich mushroom and nut sauce over steamed cauliflower rice
803 cal · 58g protein · 105 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Porgy en Croûte de Sel with Charred Tapenade Crust, Crispy Artichoke & Burnt Lemon Jus
Brined in salt, encased in aromatics, roasted whole and finished with olive-bright punch
602 cal · 58g protein · 80 min
SophisticatedDinner
Soy-Butter Glazed Striped Bass en Papillote with Charred Shishito Pepper, Toasted Black Barley & Black Garlic Beurre Blanc
Delicate steamed fish in parchment with umami glaze, crispy barley, and complex butter sauce
1314 cal · 58g protein · 65 min
IntermediateDinner
Branzino en Papillote with Sicilian Caponata & Black Olives
Whole fish steamed in parchment with eggplant, capers, pine nuts, and raisins
836 cal · 57g protein · 40 min
IntermediateDinner
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Charred Romanesco & Burnt Orange Emulsion
Steamed fish in parchment, vibrant citrus sauce
680 cal · 57g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedDinner
Chicken Thigh Confit with Chicory & Charred Brassica Hash
Slow-poached thighs in aromatics, crispy skin, bitter greens, caramelized root vegetables
1794 cal · 57g protein · 80 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Lemon & Green Beans
Whole fish with crispy skin, garlic and oregano, verdant beans
570 cal · 57g protein · 18 min
SophisticatedDinner
Branzino en Papillote with Charred Lemon, Olives & Oregano Vermouth Cream
whole fish steamed in parchment with aromatic herbs & silky sauce
1025 cal · 57g protein · 48 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Branzino with Burnt Citrus Sauce, Charred Fennel & Black Garlic Oil
Whole fish with caramelized lemon and smoky garlic
731 cal · 57g protein · 43 min
SophisticatedDinner
Lamb Shank Tagine with Apricot, Cinnamon & Toasted Almond Couscous
Braised lamb with warm spices, dried apricots and preserved lemon, served over fluffy herbed couscous
1174 cal · 56g protein · 135 min
IntermediateDinner
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Charred Tomatillo-Serrano Mojo & Roasted Spring Vegetables
Whole fish in parchment, tomatillo mojo, spring onions, cilantro
862 cal · 56g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedDinner
Côte de Veau Poêlée à la Noisette avec Champignons Sauvages
Pan-seared veal chop with brown butter hazelnut sauce, wild mushroom ragù & parsnip purée
1331 cal · 56g protein · 70 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Turkey Breast with Braised Shallots & Mushroom Reduction
Thick-cut turkey cutlets with a silky wine-and-stock pan sauce, caramelized shallots on the side.
554 cal · 56g protein · 43 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Tomatillo Emulsion, Grilled Corn & Crispy Sage Oil
Mediterranean sea bass, tart tomatillo purée, golden corn & sage brown butter
919 cal · 55g protein · 44 min
IntermediateDinner
Tandoori-Spiced Branzino en Papillote with Green Mango & Crispy Shallots
Whole fish steamed in parchment with fragrant tandoori aromatics and bright unripe mango
536 cal · 55g protein · 30 min