IntermediateLunch
Slow-Braised Lamb Shoulder with Dried Apricots, Green Olives & Cilantro Rice
Tender lamb in spiced tomato-wine braise, served over fluffy cilantro rice
1077 cal · 39g protein · 65 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.
Intermediate
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Trout with Ají Rojo Beurre Blanc, Charred Choclo & Roasted Pumpkin
Delicate fish, Peruvian red-chili pan sauce, ancient corn variety
816 cal · 39g protein · 40 min
EasyLunch
Charred Callaloo & Saltfish Rice Bowl
Flaked salted fish with garlicky leafy greens, buttery basmati, crispy onion crisps
476 cal · 39g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedLunch
Soy-Glazed Chicken Thigh Lettuce Cups with Charred Corn Purée and Crispy Garlic Oil
Tender braised chicken in Korean-inspired lettuce vessels with fresh corn and aromatic finish
620 cal · 38g protein · 65 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Halibut with Summer Corn Salad & Lemon Oil
White fish, charred corn, heirloom tomatoes, basil, crispy capers
548 cal · 38g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Yellowtail Crudo with Charred Corn Velouté & Crispy Sesame Tuile Cone
Barely-seared hamachi, corn silk purée, crispy architecture
616 cal · 38g protein · 55 min
IntermediateLunch
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
IntermediateLunch
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
IntermediateLunch
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
SophisticatedLunch
Turkey Breast Saltimbocca with Lemon & Caper Sauce
Pounded turkey wrapped in sage and prosciutto, pan-seared until golden
589 cal · 38g protein · 33 min
EasyLunch
Charred Halibut with Turmeric-Coconut Broth & Crispy Kale
Pan-seared white fish, golden milk base, bitter greens & burnt shallot oil
779 cal · 38g protein · 32 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Artichoke Agrodolce & Toasted Hazelnuts
Flaky white fish, sweet-tart vegetables, nutty accent
682 cal · 38g protein · 34 min
IntermediateLunch
Pork Shoulder Sofrito Stew
Tender braised pork in a rich, slow-cooked tomato and pepper sofrito
598 cal · 38g protein · 105 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Chicken Breast with Lemon, Garlic & Spinach
Juicy, garlicky, ready in 20 minutes
416 cal · 38g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
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
IntermediateLunch
Seared Pork Tenderloin with Shallot Pan Sauce & Roasted Root Vegetables
Tender pork, sweet shallots, earthy roots
521 cal · 38g protein · 40 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Lamb Kibbeh Nayye with Grilled Tomato & Walnut Tapenade
Raw lamb tartare, aromatic mint, burnt-honey finish
760 cal · 38g protein · 27 min
IntermediateLunch
Salade Tiède de Magret & Figue Grillée
Warm seared duck breast with grilled figs, walnut oil and bitter greens
715 cal · 38g protein · 33 min
IntermediateLunch
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
EasyLunch
Charred Yellowtail Crudo with Green Mango, Habanero & Cilantro Oil
Raw island fish with tropical fruit & heat
555 cal · 37g protein · 18 min
SophisticatedLunch
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
IntermediateLunch
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
SophisticatedLunch
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
SophisticatedLunch
Pirão-Crusted Striped Bass with Charred Corn Emulsion & Crispy Okra
Fish-stock bread, black garlic mayo, seasonal vegetables
824 cal · 37g protein · 45 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.
