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Diet & meal · 375 recipes

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.

Grilled Halibut with Summer Corn Salad & Lemon OilEasy
Lunch

Grilled Halibut with Summer Corn Salad & Lemon Oil

White fish, charred corn, heirloom tomatoes, basil, crispy capers

548 cal · 38g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Summer Corn Silk Velouté & Shiso OilIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Summer Corn Silk Velouté & Shiso Oil

delicate white fish, silky corn foam, aromatic herb condiment

759 cal · 38g protein · 43 min
high-proteinpescatariansummer-seasonal
Seabass Rôti et Légumes d'ÉtéIntermediate
Lunch

Seabass Rôti et Légumes d'Été

Pan-roasted Mediterranean seabass with charred young eggplant, heirloom tomatoes, niçoise olives & saffron beurre blanc

657 cal · 38g protein · 33 min
high-proteingluten-freepescatarian
Charred Halloumi & Burnt Lemon Fattoush with Pomegranate-Tahini DrizzleIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Halloumi & Burnt Lemon Fattoush with Pomegranate-Tahini Drizzle

warm salty cheese over herbed greens with smoky citrus dressing

908 cal · 38g protein · 22 min
high-proteinvegetarian30-minute
Charred Lamb Kibbeh Nayye with Grilled Tomato & Walnut TapenadeIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Lamb Kibbeh Nayye with Grilled Tomato & Walnut Tapenade

Raw lamb tartare, aromatic mint, burnt-honey finish

760 cal · 38g protein · 27 min
high-proteingluten-free-optionraw
Turkey Breast Saltimbocca with Lemon & Caper SauceSophisticated
Lunch

Turkey Breast Saltimbocca with Lemon & Caper Sauce

Pounded turkey wrapped in sage and prosciutto, pan-seared until golden

589 cal · 38g protein · 33 min
high-proteinMediterraneangluten-free
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Lemon & Spiced Tomato CompoteIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Lemon & Spiced Tomato Compote

Mild white fish with warm spiced tomato and crispy bread

555 cal · 38g protein · 38 min
high-proteingluten-free-option40-minute
Pork Shoulder Sofrito StewIntermediate
Lunch

Pork Shoulder Sofrito Stew

Tender braised pork in a rich, slow-cooked tomato and pepper sofrito

598 cal · 38g protein · 105 min
high-proteinSpanish-inspiredbraised
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Artichoke Agrodolce & Toasted HazelnutsIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Artichoke Agrodolce & Toasted Hazelnuts

Flaky white fish, sweet-tart vegetables, nutty accent

682 cal · 38g protein · 34 min
high-proteingluten-freemediterranean
Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Tomatillo, Green Olive & Ras el Hanout EmulsionIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Tomatillo, Green Olive & Ras el Hanout Emulsion

Crispy-skinned fish with herbaceous North African pan sauce

615 cal · 38g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-freeintermediate
Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Charred Spring Onion & Beurre BlancIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Charred Spring Onion & Beurre Blanc

Tender chicken with a silky lemon-butter sauce and crispy onions.

372 cal · 38g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-free
Saffron-Braised Lamb Shoulder with Charred Fennel, Black Olive & Pomegranate JusSophisticated
Lunch

Saffron-Braised Lamb Shoulder with Charred Fennel, Black Olive & Pomegranate Jus

Fall-apart meat with aromatic braise and jeweled glaze

946 cal · 38g protein · 140 min
high-proteinlow-carbspicedambitious
Salade Tiède de Magret & Figue GrilléeIntermediate
Lunch

Salade Tiède de Magret & Figue Grillée

Warm seared duck breast with grilled figs, walnut oil and bitter greens

715 cal · 38g protein · 33 min
high-proteinunder-35-mingluten-free-option
Charred Yellowtail Crudo with Green Mango, Habanero & Cilantro OilEasy
Lunch

Charred Yellowtail Crudo with Green Mango, Habanero & Cilantro Oil

Raw island fish with tropical fruit & heat

555 cal · 37g protein · 18 min
high-proteingluten-freedairy-freepaleo
Misir Wot Red Lentil Stew with Soft Egg & InjeraEasy
Lunch

Misir Wot Red Lentil Stew with Soft Egg & Injera

Spiced red lentil braise with poached egg, served on soft sourdough

819 cal · 37g protein · 25 min
high-proteinplant-basedcomfort-food
Pan-Seared Char with Hazelnut Brown Butter, Charred Kohlrabi & Crispy SageSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared Char with Hazelnut Brown Butter, Charred Kohlrabi & Crispy Sage

Pristine alpine char topped with nutty, foaming brown butter and surrounded by bitter-sweet charred kohlrabi

843 cal · 37g protein · 50 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Pan-Seared Yellowtail Crudo with Charred Corn Velouté & Crispy Rice-Paper ConeSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared Yellowtail Crudo with Charred Corn Velouté & Crispy Rice-Paper Cone

Wafer-thin raw fish draped over sweet-corn purée, finished with toasted nori and sesame oil

709 cal · 37g protein · 45 min
high-proteinraw-fishgluten-free
Pan-Seared Skrei with Rocoto Emulsion & Purple Potato HashIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Skrei with Rocoto Emulsion & Purple Potato Hash

Arctic cod with spiced chili butter, roasted potatoes & cilantro

744 cal · 37g protein · 43 min
high-proteingluten-freeweeknight-dinner
Pan-Seared Halibut en Papillote with Green Olive Tapenade, Charred Fennel & Saffron Beurre BlancSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared Halibut en Papillote with Green Olive Tapenade, Charred Fennel & Saffron Beurre Blanc

Delicate white fish, crispy paper, aromatic steam

856 cal · 37g protein · 34 min
Mediterraneangluten-freehigh-protein
Tandoori Salmon Kachumber Salad with Cilantro-Lime DressingIntermediate
Lunch

Tandoori Salmon Kachumber Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing

Spiced salmon fillet over fresh vegetable salad with herbaceous dressing

367 cal · 37g protein · 22 min
high-proteinomega-3gluten-free
Grilled Market Fish & Charred Corn Succotash with Lime AioliEasy
Lunch

Grilled Market Fish & Charred Corn Succotash with Lime Aioli

Fresh halibut or sea bass, butter corn, crispy shallots, cilantro

616 cal · 37g protein · 25 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Tiradito de Atún with Rocoto-Lime Emulsion & AvocadoEasy
Lunch

Tiradito de Atún with Rocoto-Lime Emulsion & Avocado

Silken raw tuna, spicy-bright citrus, creamy avocado

514 cal · 37g protein · 10 min
high-proteinpaleogluten-free10-minute
Peixe à Brasileira com Mandioca Frita e Maionese de AlhoEasy
Lunch

Peixe à Brasileira com Mandioca Frita e Maionese de Alho

Pan-seared white fish with crispy cassava fries and garlic mayo

824 cal · 37g protein · 25 min
high-proteinseafood30-minute
Doehjang-Braised Striped Bass with Summer Squash Ribbon SaladIntermediate
Lunch

Doehjang-Braised Striped Bass with Summer Squash Ribbon Salad

Silken fish in a warm fermented soybean broth over shredded raw zucchini

300 cal · 37g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-free