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Whole Charred Snapper en Papillote with Fermented Black Beans, Charred Pineapple & Coconut-Lime Velouté
Steamed whole fish, umami fermented beans, caramelized tropical fruit, silken sauce
1392 cal · 209g protein · 90 min
Cuisine & diet · 112 recipes
High-Protein French-Style Recipes
High-Protein dishes in the French idiom — real recipes with macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
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Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Preserved Lemon, Green Olive Tapenade & Saffron Velouté
Whole fish steamed in parchment with briny olives, citrus, and silky saffron sauce
1154 cal · 145g protein · 55 min
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Pan-Seared Red Snapper en Papillote with Ackee Foam, Charred Sea Beans & Passion Fruit Beurre Blanc
A whole fish in paper, steamed with Caribbean brightness and refinement
1213 cal · 117g protein · 53 min
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Whole Roasted Lapu-Lapu en Papillote with Lemongrass Beurre Blanc, Green Mango & Charred Shishito
Whole fish in parchment—aromatic, tender, pristine
1147 cal · 110g protein · 55 min
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Whole Roasted Red Snapper en Croûte de Sel with Burnt Fennel-Anise Emulsion & Crispy Tamarind Pods
Salt-baked snapper with spiced aromatics and burnt anise oil
534 cal · 107g protein · 53 min
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Whole Roasted Daurade Royale en Papillote with Saffron Beurre Blanc, Charred Lemon & Sea Bean Fricassée
Whole gilt-head bream steamed in parchment, saffron butter sauce, charred citrus
1016 cal · 104g protein · 48 min
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Poached Halibut with Saffron Velouté, Crispy Leeks & Caviar
Delicate white fish in silken golden sauce with shallot crackle
1402 cal · 90g protein · 30 min
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Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Artichoke & Lemon Beurre Blanc
Flaky white fish with crispy spring vegetables and silky brown-butter sauce
838 cal · 89g protein · 33 min
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Whole Branzino en Croûte de Sel with Saffron Emulsion, Charred Tomato Confit & Crispy Sage Breadcrumb
Whole fish, salt crust, aromatic steam release
1154 cal · 89g protein · 42 min
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Pan-Seared California Halibut with Charred Corn Velouté, Crispy Shallot Oil & Roasted Radish Salad
Sweet fish on a silken corn purée, finished with burnt-butter shallots and peppery greens
1373 cal · 86g protein · 60 min
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Sea Bream en Papillote with Pomegranate, Charred Leek & Saffron Beurre Blanc
Whole delicate fish steamed in parchment with aromatics, crowned with silky saffron-butter emulsion and tart pomegranate
869 cal · 86g protein · 42 min
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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
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Pan-Seared Halibut en Papillote with Charred Corn Velouté & Crispy Seaweed Ash
Buttery steamed halibut in parchment with silky corn purée, crispy herbs, and umami seaweed dust
993 cal · 84g protein · 50 min
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Grilled Halibut with Charred Corn Silk Velouté & Crispy Capers
Pan-seared halibut over silky corn purée, finished with brown butter, crispy caper berries & fresh dill oil
942 cal · 84g protein · 70 min
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Peixe Branco em Crosta de Sal com Romanesco Assado e Beurre Blanc de Limão Queimado
Whole white fish encased in sea salt crust, served with charred romanesco and burnt-lemon butter sauce
1238 cal · 82g protein · 75 min
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Poached Halibut with Saffron Beurre Blanc & Roasted Salsify
Delicate white fish in a silken, saffron-tinted butter sauce with caramelized root vegetables
1118 cal · 81g protein · 55 min
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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
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Branzino en Croûte de Sel avec Légumes Confits
Whole branzino baked in sea salt crust with caramelized baby root vegetables
944 cal · 77g protein · 58 min
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Whole Roasted Branzino with Sorrel Beurre Blanc, Crispy Skin & Seasonal Root Vegetables
An entirely composed fish supper—bistro nobility, German-French technique
1212 cal · 76g protein · 60 min
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Whole Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Green Olive Tapenade & Charred Fennel Velouté
An entire Mediterranean sea bass steamed inside parchment with saffron-infused broth, served over silky roasted fennel cream
1013 cal · 76g protein · 60 min
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Loup de Mer en Croûte de Sel avec Fenouil Braisé et Beurre de Citron Confit
Whole sea bass baked in salt crust with braised fennel and preserved lemon butter
772 cal · 76g protein · 90 min
IntermediateDinner
Sake-Steamed Branzino en Papillote with Dashi Velouté & Mizuna
Whole fish in parchment with aromatic broth and peppery greens
608 cal · 75g protein · 35 min
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Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Fennel, Green Olive & Saffron Beurre Blanc
Steamed whole fish with aromatic vegetables and silken butter sauce
1178 cal · 75g protein · 85 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Roasted Turbot en Papillote with Beurre Blanc, Summer Vegetables & Saffron Nage
Delicate white fish steamed in parchment with fragrant broth and silky butter sauce
867 cal · 75g protein · 40 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 42 minutes. The quickest is around 28 minutes and the longest about 70 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Are these authentic French recipes?
No, and we do not claim they are. These are dishes built on French ingredients and technique by the Delicious kitchen, which is why the pages say French-style rather than French. They are written to taste right and to work in a home kitchen, not to be a record of traditional cooking.
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 520 and 1179 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
