EasyLunch
Pan-Seared White Fish with Charred Tomato, Green Olive & Harissa Butter
briny, spiced, impossibly simple
568 cal · 33g protein · 20 min
Diet & meal · 457 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.
Easy
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Lamb Shoulder Steak with Red Wine Pan Sauce & Charred Green Beans
Medium-rare lamb with elegant pan reduction and crisp vegetables
480 cal · 33g protein · 37 min
EasyLunch
Misir Wot Pasta with Roasted Garlic & Walnut Oil
Silky red lentil stew tossed with torn flatbread & crumbled feta
792 cal · 33g protein · 35 min
IntermediateLunch
Ceviche-Crusted Branzino with Avocado Purée, Charred Corn & Peruvian Chili Oil
Raw meets seared—a collision of coastal technique and mountain fire
771 cal · 33g protein · 30 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Lamb Kofta Salad with Pomegranate & Charred Onion
Spiced ground lamb skewers over bitter greens
800 cal · 33g protein · 27 min
IntermediateLunch
Farro Salad with Grilled Squid, Cherry Tomato & Black Olive Vinaigrette
Chewy grain, tender charred cephalopod, briny olives, sun-warm tomatoes
603 cal · 33g protein · 47 min
EasyLunch
Bulgur & Herb Tabbouleh with Grilled Halloumi & Charred Lemon
Fresh, verdant, charred—herbaceous without fuss
795 cal · 33g protein · 22 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Char with Charred Romanesco, Black Olive Emulsion & Crispy Breadcrumb Dust
Delicate white fish with charred romanesco and silky olive sauce
655 cal · 33g protein · 26 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Lionfish with Charred Okra, Black Lime & Coconut-Cilantro Emulsion
Invasive fish, smoky okra, tangy lime, silky emulsion
606 cal · 33g protein · 55 min
EasyLunch
Misir Wat with Crispy Kale & Slow-Cooked Egg
Ethiopian red lentil stew with tender greens and a jammy-yolked egg
668 cal · 33g protein · 40 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Halloumi & Roasted Stone Fruit Salad with Pomegranate Molasses
warm squeaky cheese with charred peaches, wild greens, and tart pomegranate glaze
713 cal · 32g protein · 28 min
EasyLunch
Spiced Beef & Herb Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
Warm beef sirloin on cool greens with Indian spice notes
550 cal · 32g protein · 27 min
EasyLunch
Turkish Tomato & Bulgur Salad with Grilled Halloumi
Kofte-spiced bulgur meets charred cheese and fresh herbs
810 cal · 32g protein · 22 min
EasyLunch
Pan-Seared Cod Fillet with Brown Butter, Crispy Capers & Charred Tomato Emulsion
Delicate white fish with nutty butter, briny capers, and silky roasted tomato sauce
509 cal · 32g protein · 28 min
IntermediateLunch
Doenjang Halibut & Charred Daikon Noodle Bowl
Fermented broth, flaky white fish, crispy vegetables
628 cal · 32g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Lamb Kofta & Bulgur Salad with Pomegranate, Mint & Tahini Drizzle
Seasoned ground lamb patties with bright herb and grain salad
824 cal · 32g protein · 27 min
SophisticatedLunch
Lamb Shoulder Carpaccio with Celery Root, Walnut & Aged Balsamic
Tissue-thin sliced lamb, raw and marble-white, dressed with creamy root and acid
563 cal · 32g protein · 40 min
EasyLunch
Pan-Seared Cod with Charred Tomato & Green Olive Salsa Verde
Flaky white fish with vibrant Spanish herb and brine condiment
397 cal · 32g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Saffron-Kissed Halibut with Charred Green Chili & Cilantro Oil
Pan-seared white fish crowned with golden saffron and herbaceous fire
487 cal · 32g protein · 26 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Fish Collar with Charred Papaya, Black Garlic & Jasmine Rice
Meaty, umami-rich collar steak with tropical brightness
516 cal · 32g protein · 35 min
EasyLunch
Lemongrass Shrimp & Sweet Potato Rice Bowls
Charred shrimp with aromatic herb salad over roasted sweet potato
354 cal · 32g protein · 25 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Chicken Thigh with Charred Eggplant & Walnut Chermoula
Spiced poultry, silky charred vegetable, vibrant herb-nut sauce
774 cal · 31g protein · 43 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Halloumi & Farro Salad with Blackened Beet & Pomegranate Molasses
Warm cheese over nutty grain with earthy beet and tart pomegranate
920 cal · 31g protein · 35 min
IntermediateLunch
Spiced Lamb Meatball & Charred Pepper Salad with Pomegranate & Labne
Intermediate braise meets bold vegetable work
655 cal · 31g protein · 43 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.
