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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.

Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Chermoula, Green Olives & Charred LemonIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Chermoula, Green Olives & Charred Lemon

Delicate white fish steamed in fragrant green paste

563 cal · 55g protein · 37 min
gluten-freepaleohigh-protein
Pan-Seared Beef Tenderloin with Miso Butter & Charred BroccoliniSophisticated
Dinner

Pan-Seared Beef Tenderloin with Miso Butter & Charred Broccolini

Center-cut steaks, umami-rich compound butter, crispy greens

612 cal · 55g protein · 36 min
high-proteingluten-free
Whole Roasted Branzino en PapilloteSophisticated
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote

Ras el hanout, charred beets, saffron emulsion

678 cal · 55g protein · 50 min
gluten-freeMediterraneanhigh-protein
Braised Beef Cheeks with Red Wine, Tomato & OrangeIntermediate
Dinner

Braised Beef Cheeks with Red Wine, Tomato & Orange

Melt-in-mouth beef, Spanish wine, citrus brightness.

624 cal · 55g protein · 165 min
high-proteinintermediategluten-free
Doro Tibs with Charred Broccolini & Teff FlatbreadEasy
Dinner

Doro Tibs with Charred Broccolini & Teff Flatbread

Quick-seared spiced chicken with smoky greens and warm grain bread

491 cal · 54g protein · 30 min
high-proteindairy-free30-minute
Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Fennel & Green OlivesIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Fennel & Green Olives

Whole sea bream steamed in parchment with saffron-infused broth, roasted fennel, and briny olive sauce

550 cal · 54g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-freeunder-30-min
Cá Nướng Muối – Salt-Crust Whole Fish with Lime & Herb DrizzleEasy
Dinner

Cá Nướng Muối – Salt-Crust Whole Fish with Lime & Herb Drizzle

Whole fish steamed in a salt crust, flaked with cilantro, chili, and charred lime oil

516 cal · 54g protein · 26 min
high-proteingluten-freedairy-freepaleo
Berbere-Crusted Branzino en Papillote with Roasted Fennel & Pomegranate SauceIntermediate
Dinner

Berbere-Crusted Branzino en Papillote with Roasted Fennel & Pomegranate Sauce

Whole fish steamed in paper, warm spice, jeweled sauce

539 cal · 54g protein · 30 min
gluten-freedairy-freehigh-protein
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Ras el Hanout, Charred Lemon & Herbed CouscousSophisticated
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Ras el Hanout, Charred Lemon & Herbed Couscous

Roasted root vegetable medley, caper-olive emulsion, cilantro-mint garnish

745 cal · 54g protein · 60 min
high-proteingluten-free
Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Coconut Jus & Charred OkraSophisticated
Dinner

Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Coconut Jus & Charred Okra

Pan-seared center-cut filet with island spice and verdant greens

934 cal · 53g protein · 60 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pan-Seared Halloumi with Charred Eggplant & Creole Spice OilIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Halloumi with Charred Eggplant & Creole Spice Oil

Squeaky cheese with caramelized eggplant in a warm, complex spiced oil.

1035 cal · 53g protein · 43 min
vegetarianhigh-protein
Pan-Seared Branzino with Burnt Orange, Black Olive & Crispy Caper TapenadeIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino with Burnt Orange, Black Olive & Crispy Caper Tapenade

Butter-crisped fish, citrus depth, salty-briny crunch

760 cal · 53g protein · 44 min
high-proteinpescatarianintermediate
Branzino Rôti Entier aux Herbes de ProvenceEasy
Dinner

Branzino Rôti Entier aux Herbes de Provence

Whole roasted sea bass with fennel confit and lemon beurre blanc

706 cal · 53g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Green Olive & Charred FennelIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Green Olive & Charred Fennel

Steamed, delicate, aromatic

571 cal · 53g protein · 33 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo
Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Preserved Lemon, Green Olives & Saffron EmulsionIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Preserved Lemon, Green Olives & Saffron Emulsion

Tender fish steamed in parchment with North African spice and silky sauce

721 cal · 53g protein · 40 min
gluten-freeintermediate40-minutehigh-protein
Berbere-Crusted Branzino en Papillote with Green Beans & LemonEasy
Dinner

Berbere-Crusted Branzino en Papillote with Green Beans & Lemon

Whole fish sealed in parchment with roasted green beans & fenugreek oil

530 cal · 53g protein · 30 min
pescatariangluten-freehigh-protein
Paella Negra with Squid & ShrimpEasy
Dinner

Paella Negra with Squid & Shrimp

Squid-ink rice, tender shellfish, aromatic saffron broth

994 cal · 53g protein · 28 min
gluten-freehigh-protein30-minute
Whole Roasted Branzino with Charred Fennel, Green Olives & Saffron EmulsionIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino with Charred Fennel, Green Olives & Saffron Emulsion

Mediterranean whole fish, roasted fennel, Castelvetrano olives, silken saffron beurre blanc

520 cal · 52g protein · 37 min
high-proteingluten-freeelegant
Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Charred Corn Purée, Crispy Sage & Ancho-Lime GlazeIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Charred Corn Purée, Crispy Sage & Ancho-Lime Glaze

crispy skin, golden corn, chile warmth

697 cal · 52g protein · 34 min
high-proteingluten-free35-minute
Doro Tibs with Crispy Injera Croutons, Charred Broccolini & Berbere JusSophisticated
Dinner

Doro Tibs with Crispy Injera Croutons, Charred Broccolini & Berbere Jus

Seared chicken thigh, spiced pan sauce, Ethiopian flatbread crisp, green vegetable

1047 cal · 52g protein · 75 min
high-proteinsophisticatedweeknight-impressive
Gochujang-Miso Salmon with Charred Bok Choy & Crispy Garlic RiceEasy
Dinner

Gochujang-Miso Salmon with Charred Bok Choy & Crispy Garlic Rice

Pan-seared salmon glazed with spicy umami sauce, served over crispy garlic rice and charred greens

1120 cal · 52g protein · 25 min
high-proteinomega-330-minute
Galbijjim-Braised Short Rib with Mushroom & Chestnut RiceSophisticated
Dinner

Galbijjim-Braised Short Rib with Mushroom & Chestnut Rice

Tender soy-braised beef with nutty autumn grain bowl

892 cal · 52g protein · 90 min
high-proteingluten-free
Fraldinha com Chimichurri Verde e Abóbora AssadaIntermediate
Dinner

Fraldinha com Chimichurri Verde e Abóbora Assada

Grilled flank steak with vibrant herb chimichurri & charred roasted squash

1015 cal · 52g protein · 46 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pan-Seared Branzino with Anchovy Butter, Charred Broccolini & LemonEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino with Anchovy Butter, Charred Broccolini & Lemon

Whole baby sea bass with crispy skin, nutty brown butter sauce and tender greens

734 cal · 52g protein · 22 min
high-proteingluten-free30-minute