IntermediateDinner
Thai Basil Chicken Thigh with Charred Pineapple, Black Garlic & Jasmine Rice
Tender thigh meat in aromatic, fermented-rich pan sauce
1351 cal · 63g protein · 44 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 Branzino with Charred Lemon, Green Olives & Saffron Emulsion
Delicate, bright, Mediterranean essence
837 cal · 63g protein · 28 min
EasyDinner
Whole Roasted Branzino with Orange, Olives & Crispy Sourdough Croutons
Whole fish, bright citrus, toasted bread, briny olives
881 cal · 63g protein · 25 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Red Snapper with Chermoula Oil, Green Olives & Charred Fennel
Herb-bright Moroccan sauce, brined olives, caramelized anise
674 cal · 63g protein · 33 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Radicchio, Burnt Lemon & Sage Brown Butter
Delicate fish, bitter greens, herbaceous richness
758 cal · 62g protein · 26 min
EasyDinner
Dweji Galbijjim—Braised Pork Ribs with Shiitake & Chestnut Rice
Fall-apart pork in soy-honey glaze with nutty grains
1287 cal · 62g protein · 33 min
SophisticatedDinner
Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Green Curry Paste, Charred Bok Choy & Jasmine Beurre Blanc
Whole fish sealed in parchment with aromatic Thai green curry, finished with silky jasmine-infused butter sauce
892 cal · 62g protein · 65 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Roasted Trout with Sage Beurre Noir & Fingerling Potatoes
Delicate fish, burnt sage butter, tender potatoes
779 cal · 62g protein · 22 min
EasyDinner
Levrek Güveç – Whole Roasted Branzino with Herbs and Lemon
Fish baked in a clay pot with tomatoes, olives, and oregano
750 cal · 61g protein · 28 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Roasted Branzino with Charred Lemon, Green Olives & Crispy Chickpea Salad
Whole fish, buttery and delicate, over a warm chickpea salad with Moroccan spice
887 cal · 61g protein · 23 min
SophisticatedDinner
Cá Nướng—Pan-Seared Whole Black Seabass with Charred Lemongrass Emulsion, Crispy Shallots & Bitter Melon Slaw
Grilled seabass with Vietnamese aromatics, umami depth, and textural complexity
535 cal · 61g protein · 80 min
IntermediateDinner
Whole Roasted Branzino with Za'atar, Pomegranate & Herbed Couscous
Whole fish, spiced herb crust, fruity glaze, fluffy pearl couscous pilaf
1062 cal · 61g protein · 45 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Veal Scaloppine with Marsala Cream, Sage & Girolles
Pounded veal cutlet, wild mushroom sauce, herbal marsala reduction
881 cal · 60g protein · 30 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Fish Sauce-Caramel and Charred Bok Choy
Crispy skin, tender meat, sweet-salty-funky glaze.
982 cal · 60g protein · 38 min
IntermediateDinner
Ginger-Braised Chicken Thigh with Black Cardamom, Fenugreek & Caramelized Garlic Rice
Tender spice-braised poultry with fragrant rice pilaf
1229 cal · 60g protein · 53 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Turkey Breast with Cilantro-Coconut Pan Sauce and Jasmine Rice
Tender turkey breast finished with a silky pan sauce—restaurant-quality, achievable on a weeknight.
1014 cal · 60g protein · 32 min
EasyDinner
Cá Nướng—Charred Whole Fish with Turmeric-Lemongrass Paste & Bitter Melon
Aromatic, caramelized, and primal
402 cal · 60g protein · 22 min
IntermediateDinner
Braised Beef Cheeks with Creole Aromatics & Soft Polenta
Slow-braised beef cheek, dark sauce, creamy corn grits
1039 cal · 60g protein · 135 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
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
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
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
IntermediateDinner
Duck Breast Rouille with Cherry-Walnut Gastrique & Parsnip Purée
Sliced duck with silken root vegetable cream and tart-sweet fruit glaze
1286 cal · 59g protein · 40 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.
