IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Thai Seabass with Red Curry Beurre Blanc, Charred Green Beans & Crispy Garlic
Buttery seabass with a silky curry-spiked sauce, tender green beans, and shards of golden garlic.
584 cal · 35g protein · 35 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
EasyLunch
Charred Halloumi & Green Olive Fattoush
Warm breaded halloumi, bitter greens, herbs, crispy pita shards, tart lemon-tahini dressing
827 cal · 35g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Espinacas a la Catalana con Bacalao Desalado y Picada de Avellana
Catalan-style spinach with poached salt cod and hazelnut-garlic crunch
623 cal · 35g protein · 40 min
EasyLunch
Sopa de Tortilla con Pollo y Aguacate
Tangy tomato broth with shredded chicken, crispy tortilla strips and avocado
545 cal · 35g protein · 28 min
IntermediateLunch
Causa Limeña Rellena de Atún y Aguacate
Layered potato terrine with tuna salad and avocado mousse, cilantro oil
788 cal · 35g protein · 38 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Halloumi & Charred Peach Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette
salty-squeaky cheese, caramelized fruit, pomegranate pop
718 cal · 35g protein · 22 min
IntermediateLunch
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
IntermediateLunch
Grilled Halloumi & Charred Eggplant Salad with Pomegranate & Pistachio
Squeaky cheese & smoky eggplant over herbed greens, jeweled with pomegranate seeds
836 cal · 35g protein · 28 min
EasyLunch
Chicken Adobo Rice Bowl with Pickled Papaya & Fried Garlic
Braised chicken, vinegar-soy glaze, crunchy aromatics—20 minutes
791 cal · 35g protein · 30 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Halloumi & Green Bean Salad with Charred Lemon Vinaigrette
Squeaky salty cheese, tender beans, bright citrus dressing
927 cal · 35g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedLunch
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
EasyLunch
Tibs with Green Beans & Potato
Quick-seared beef with caramelized vegetables and warm ginger-garlic oil
584 cal · 35g protein · 20 min
EasyLunch
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
EasyLunch
Fattoush with Charred Halloumi & Pomegranate Molasses
Crispy salad with warm salty cheese and bright pomegranate punch
809 cal · 34g protein · 18 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Okra, Black Garlic & Calamansi Oil
Flaky white fish with umami-rich oil, tender charred pods
488 cal · 34g protein · 28 min
IntermediateLunch
Lamb Larb Lettuce Cups with Crispy Garlic, Fresh Herbs & Lime Dressing
Warm spiced lamb, cool lettuce, bright herbs—textural and Thai
710 cal · 34g protein · 27 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Sea Bream with Charred Fennel, Anchovy Beurre Blanc & Croutons
Delicate white fish meets umami-rich brown butter and caramelized licorice vegetable
698 cal · 34g protein · 38 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Green Mango & Soft-Shell Crab Bánh Mì Lettuce Wrap
Deconstructed Vietnamese sandwich, vibrant & alive
910 cal · 34g protein · 27 min
IntermediateLunch
Slow-Braised Chicken Thigh with Charred Okra, Preserved Lemon & Herbed Couscous
Tender thigh meat in an aromatic, herbaceous braise
678 cal · 34g protein · 50 min
EasyLunch
Bún Chả Tôm—Shrimp Paste Grilled Rice Noodles with Herbs & Pickles
Charred shrimp patties over cool noodles and bright herbs
588 cal · 34g protein · 22 min
EasyLunch
Charred Halloumi & Roasted Beet Fattoush with Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Pita
Warm squeaky cheese, golden beetroot & shattered flatbread in a tart vinaigrette
738 cal · 34g protein · 35 min
IntermediateLunch
Adana Lamb Kofte over Charred Eggplant Spread with Pomegranate Molasses & Crispy Parsley
Spiced lamb patties with smoky eggplant purée, tahini drizzle, and pomegranate gastrique
936 cal · 34g protein · 40 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Fish Escabeche with Avocado Mousse & Crispy Garlic Shards
Seared white fish topped with pickled escabeche sauce and silky avocado cream
600 cal · 34g protein · 43 min
EasyLunch
Charred Mahi-Mahi & Green Mango Salad
Pan-seared fish with tart mango, jalapeño & toasted coconut
313 cal · 34g protein · 22 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.
