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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.

Homard à la Nage avec Émulsion de SafranSophisticated
Lunch

Homard à la Nage avec Émulsion de Safran

Poached lobster in aromatic court-bouillon with saffron beurre blanc, charred summer vegetables & herb oil

1120 cal · 37g protein · 75 min
high-proteinelegantseafood-forward
Summer Salade Niçoise with Pan-Seared Yellowtail & Anchovy VinaigretteIntermediate
Lunch

Summer Salade Niçoise with Pan-Seared Yellowtail & Anchovy Vinaigrette

Composed salad of market vegetables, seared fish, and classically bright dressing

871 cal · 37g protein · 35 min
high-proteinpaleo-friendlygluten-free
Grilled Chicken Breast with Charred Corn & Lime VinaigretteEasy
Lunch

Grilled Chicken Breast with Charred Corn & Lime Vinaigrette

Juicy chicken, sweet corn, crispy shallots, cilantro & lime

408 cal · 37g protein · 25 min
gluten-freehigh-proteingrillable
Seared Tuna Carpaccio with Charred Radicchio, Burnt Orange & Black GarlicIntermediate
Lunch

Seared Tuna Carpaccio with Charred Radicchio, Burnt Orange & Black Garlic

Raw, seared, charred—three textural plays on one plate

657 cal · 37g protein · 22 min
high-proteingluten-free-optionraw-seared
Perilla-Leaf Wrapped Halibut with Gochujang EmulsionIntermediate
Lunch

Perilla-Leaf Wrapped Halibut with Gochujang Emulsion

Delicate white fish in aromatic herb wraps with Korean chili punch

514 cal · 36g protein · 30 min
high-proteinpaleo-friendly
Grilled Halibut with Charred Corn Mousseline & Burnt Chili OilIntermediate
Lunch

Grilled Halibut with Charred Corn Mousseline & Burnt Chili Oil

Buttery white fish topped with silken corn purée and smoky chile-infused oil

672 cal · 36g protein · 28 min
paleoketohigh-protein
Pan-Seared Black Cod with Perilla-Gochugaru Oil & Charred Baby Bok ChoyIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Black Cod with Perilla-Gochugaru Oil & Charred Baby Bok Choy

Buttery white fish with aromatic leaf oil and bitter-sweet greens

521 cal · 36g protein · 32 min
high-proteinglutenfreelowcarb
Pan-Seared Fish Collar with Charred Ají Verde Emulsion & Roasted Causeway VegetablesIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Fish Collar with Charred Ají Verde Emulsion & Roasted Causeway Vegetables

Peru's prized fish cut meets a vivid green chile sauce and seasonal roots

697 cal · 36g protein · 43 min
high-proteingluten-freeintermediate
Ceviche-Style Sea Bass with Sweet Potato & AvocadoEasy
Lunch

Ceviche-Style Sea Bass with Sweet Potato & Avocado

Citrus-cured raw fish over creamy tuber and green-gold fruit

575 cal · 36g protein · 23 min
high-proteinseafoodgluten-free
Lubina en Papillote con Azafrán, Aceitunas Verdes y Espinacas a la CatalanaSophisticated
Lunch

Lubina en Papillote con Azafrán, Aceitunas Verdes y Espinacas a la Catalana

Sea bass en papillote with saffron, Castelvetrano olives, raisins and hand-torn spinach

566 cal · 36g protein · 43 min
high-proteinomega-3gluten-free
Wood-Fired Lamb Köfte Salad with Charred Radicchio & Pomegranate-Walnut DressingIntermediate
Lunch

Wood-Fired Lamb Köfte Salad with Charred Radicchio & Pomegranate-Walnut Dressing

Grilled spiced lamb patties over bitter greens with crispy bread salad and pomegranate molasses

984 cal · 36g protein · 33 min
high-proteingluten-free-option
Salada de Siri com Milho Assado, Feijão Preto e Molho de MaracujáEasy
Lunch

Salada de Siri com Milho Assado, Feijão Preto e Molho de Maracujá

Chilled lump crab, charred corn, black beans, and passion-fruit vinaigrette

505 cal · 36g protein · 18 min
gluten-freehigh-protein20-minute
Chicken Adobo Rice Bowl with Pickled Papaya & Fried GarlicEasy
Lunch

Chicken Adobo Rice Bowl with Pickled Papaya & Fried Garlic

Braised chicken, vinegar-soy glaze, crunchy aromatics—20 minutes

791 cal · 35g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-freeone-pot-friendly
Pan-Seared Cod with Charred Haricots Verts & Caper-Lemon Brown ButterEasy
Lunch

Pan-Seared Cod with Charred Haricots Verts & Caper-Lemon Brown Butter

Flaky white fish, crisp green beans, nutty browned butter

469 cal · 35g protein · 20 min
high-proteinpaleogluten-free20-minute
Doenjang Clam Broth with Hand-Torn Noodle Ribbons & Summer VegetablesSophisticated
Lunch

Doenjang Clam Broth with Hand-Torn Noodle Ribbons & Summer Vegetables

Fermented soybean depth, tender clams, al dente ribbons, fresh herb finish

830 cal · 35g protein · 75 min
high-proteinumami-forwardgluten-free-adaptable
Charred Octopus & Green Mango Salad with Charred Scotch Bonnet VinaigretteIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Octopus & Green Mango Salad with Charred Scotch Bonnet Vinaigrette

Tender tentacles, tart mango, and tongue-tingling Caribbean heat

392 cal · 35g protein · 60 min
high-proteinpaleogluten-free
Grilled Halloumi & Green Bean Salad with Charred Lemon VinaigretteEasy
Lunch

Grilled Halloumi & Green Bean Salad with Charred Lemon Vinaigrette

Squeaky salty cheese, tender beans, bright citrus dressing

927 cal · 35g protein · 25 min
high-proteinvegetariangluten-freeeasy
Causa Limeña Rellena de Atún y AguacateIntermediate
Lunch

Causa Limeña Rellena de Atún y Aguacate

Layered potato terrine with tuna salad and avocado mousse, cilantro oil

788 cal · 35g protein · 38 min
high-proteingluten-freeelegant
Grilled Halloumi & Charred Peach Salad with Pomegranate VinaigretteEasy
Lunch

Grilled Halloumi & Charred Peach Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

salty-squeaky cheese, caramelized fruit, pomegranate pop

718 cal · 35g protein · 22 min
vegetarianhigh-proteincalcium-rich
Tibs with Green Beans & PotatoEasy
Lunch

Tibs with Green Beans & Potato

Quick-seared beef with caramelized vegetables and warm ginger-garlic oil

584 cal · 35g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-free20-minute
Lubina Cruda con Espuma de Azafrán y Cítricos QuemadosSophisticated
Lunch

Lubina Cruda con Espuma de Azafrán y Cítricos Quemados

Branzino crudo with saffron-Manzanilla foam, charred citrus segments & crispy bread tuile

800 cal · 35g protein · 35 min
high-proteingluten-free-option
Charred Halloumi & Green Olive Fattoush with Burnt Lemon TahiniEasy
Lunch

Charred Halloumi & Green Olive Fattoush with Burnt Lemon Tahini

Crispy cheese over Levantine salad with charred bread, tangy-nutty dressing

772 cal · 35g protein · 35 min
vegetarianhigh-protein
Charred Halloumi & Green Olive FattoushEasy
Lunch

Charred Halloumi & Green Olive Fattoush

Warm breaded halloumi, bitter greens, herbs, crispy pita shards, tart lemon-tahini dressing

827 cal · 35g protein · 20 min
vegetarianhigh-proteingluten-free-friendly
Pan-Seared Branzino & Charred CauliflowerSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared Branzino & Charred Cauliflower

Whole fillet, brown butter, pomegranate molasses, crispy chickpeas

715 cal · 35g protein · 55 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinMediterranean