SophisticatedLunch
Branzino Intero al Forno con Salsa Verde, Limone Affumicato e Verdure di Stagione
Whole roasted branzino with charred lemon, herb sauce and spring vegetables
1300 cal · 170g protein · 55 min
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High-Protein Lunch Recipes
High-Protein lunch 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.
Sophisticated
EasyLunch
Grilled Branzino with Charred Lemon & Wild Asparagus
Whole fish, local green asparagus, blistered lemon
1187 cal · 164g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedLunch
Cá Nướng (Grilled Whole Fish) with Charred Lime, Bitter Melon & Black Garlic Gastrique
Wood-fire branzino with bitter-melon balm and umami reduction
1271 cal · 163g protein · 65 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
SophisticatedLunch
Whole Roasted Branzino with Charred Lemon, Green Olive Tapenade & Herbed Couscous
Portuguese-inspired whole fish with Mediterranean brightness
1342 cal · 109g protein · 55 min
IntermediateLunch
Jerk Chicken Thighs with Charred Pineapple & Black Beans
Confident sear on spiced chicken thigh, with sweet and earthy sides
1474 cal · 104g protein · 43 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Halibut with Burnt Shallot-Green Chilli Emulsion, Crispy Chickpea Cake & Mustard Oil Microgreens
Delicate white fish anchored by punchy spiced aromatics and textural contrasts
1296 cal · 100g protein · 50 min
IntermediateLunch
Stone Fruit & Grilled Halibut Salad with Almond Romesco
Pan-seared fish, charred nectarines, farro & toasted almonds in spiced red sauce
1049 cal · 91g protein · 35 min
EasyLunch
Ensalada de Bacalao Desmenuzado
Salt cod salad with roasted chickpeas, orange and fresh herbs
940 cal · 91g protein · 23 min
IntermediateLunch
Poached Halibut with Saffron Velouté, Crispy Leeks & Caviar
Delicate white fish in silken golden sauce with shallot crackle
1402 cal · 90g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Halibut with Turmeric-Coconut Consommé, Crispy Curry Leaf & Summer Vegetable Brunoise
Delicate fish, aromatic broth, precision vegetables
1046 cal · 89g protein · 55 min
EasyLunch
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
SophisticatedLunch
Cá Nướng Riêu Cua – Charred River Fish with Blue Crab Bisque, Charred Vegetables & Fermented Anchovy Oil
Whole roasted snapper, silken crab bisque, burnt garlic emulsion & crispy herb salad
892 cal · 89g protein · 75 min
EasyLunch
Cataplana de Robalo com Amêijoas
Seabass steamed with littleneck clams, white wine, tomato and fennel in a copper clam shell
949 cal · 88g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedLunch
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
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Corn Purée, Pickled Radish & Crispy Sage
Spring halibut fillet over creamed corn with burnt-end intensity and cooling pickled radish crunch
963 cal · 86g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedLunch
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
EasyLunch
Charred Halibut & Walnut Salad with Pomegranate-Tahini Dressing
Crispy-skinned fish, roasted beets, charred radicchio & toasted walnuts
891 cal · 86g protein · 35 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Corn Polenta & Green Olive Tapenade
Creamed corn, summer vegetables, lemon beurre blanc
873 cal · 86g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedLunch
Moqueca-Inspired Halibut en Papillote with Charred Okra, Black Garlic & Coconut-Lime Nage
Bahia's storied fish stew elevated: sealed, steamed, and presented with theatre
1003 cal · 85g protein · 42 min
EasyLunch
Branzino Rôti aux Abricots & Chermoula Verte
Whole Mediterranean bass with stone fruit, cilantro-walnut sauce and charred lemon
792 cal · 85g protein · 37 min
IntermediateLunch
Grilled California White Fish with Charred Corn & Green Goddess Drizzle
Pan-seared halibut, corn silk velouté, burnt basil oil & summer herbs
1113 cal · 84g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedLunch
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
SophisticatedLunch
Wot-Spiced Halibut with Roasted Onion Jam, Charred Broccolini & Berbere Beurre Noisette
Pan-seared halibut; caramelized-sweet onion compote infused with ginger & fenugreek; toasted brown butter with spice dust
1027 cal · 84g protein · 75 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 35 minutes. The quickest is around 22 minutes and the longest about 65 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 469 and 1078 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.
