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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.

Lomo Saltado Rice Bowl with Charred Scallion OilIntermediate
Lunch

Lomo Saltado Rice Bowl with Charred Scallion Oil

Seared beef tenderloin, wok-fried with peppers, served over fluffy jasmine rice

650 cal · 11g protein · 38 min
high-proteinpaleo-friendlyintermediate
Moqueca de Pirarucu com Mandioca Frita e MaracujáIntermediate
Lunch

Moqueca de Pirarucu com Mandioca Frita e Maracujá

Arapaima stew in coconut-tomato broth with charred cassava fries and passion-fruit drizzle

877 cal · 10g protein · 46 min
high-proteinseafooddairy-free
Beef Bulgogi Rice Bowl with Charred Scallion OilEasy
Lunch

Beef Bulgogi Rice Bowl with Charred Scallion Oil

Marinated thin-sliced beef, sweet soy glaze, rice & crispy scallions

557 cal · 9g protein · 22 min
high-proteingluten-free-option
Sour Curry Broth with Grilled Fish Cake & Yard-Long BeansEasy
Lunch

Sour Curry Broth with Grilled Fish Cake & Yard-Long Beans

Tangy, spicy, herbaceous in one pot

518 cal · 9g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-free20-minute
Beef Sirloin Cap with Charred Breadfruit & Green Goddess EmulsionSophisticated
Lunch

Beef Sirloin Cap with Charred Breadfruit & Green Goddess Emulsion

Grilled steak with roasted island fruit and herb oil

803 cal · 9g protein · 55 min
high-proteingluten-free
Charred Lionfish with Green Mango, Black Bean & Habanero EscabecheIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Lionfish with Green Mango, Black Bean & Habanero Escabeche

Pan-seared spiky fish with pickled tropical vegetables and fermented heat

487 cal · 9g protein · 35 min
paleogluten-freehigh-protein
Beef Carpaccio with Arugula Salad, Capers & Shaved ParmigianoSophisticated
Lunch

Beef Carpaccio with Arugula Salad, Capers & Shaved Parmigiano

Raw beef, paper-thin and dressed with restraint

281 cal · 8g protein · 25 min
high-proteingluten-free
Salade Tiède de Bœuf et Betteraves RôtiesIntermediate
Lunch

Salade Tiède de Bœuf et Betteraves Rôties

Warm beef, charred beets, horseradish cream and walnut oil

490 cal · 8g protein · 45 min
high-proteingluten-free
Beef Tenderloin & Purple Potato Salad with Black Garlic VinaigretteSophisticated
Lunch

Beef Tenderloin & Purple Potato Salad with Black Garlic Vinaigrette

Sliced carpaccio-style beef with roasted Andean potatoes and fermented umami

322 cal · 7g protein · 65 min
high-proteinsophisticated
Pan-Seared Wahoo with Charred Papaya Relish, Toasted Coconut & Lime Beurre BlancSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared Wahoo with Charred Papaya Relish, Toasted Coconut & Lime Beurre Blanc

Firm white fish with tropical fruit, crispy breadcrumb topping and silky brown butter sauce

854 cal · 6g protein · 65 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pan-Seared Mero en Papillote with Charred Tropical Fruit, Scotch Bonnet Beurre Blanc & Crispy Cassava RibbonsSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared Mero en Papillote with Charred Tropical Fruit, Scotch Bonnet Beurre Blanc & Crispy Cassava Ribbons

Delicate fish steamed in its own aromatics, finished with Caribbean heat and crunch

2682 cal · 4g protein · 70 min
paleo-friendlygluten-freehigh-protein
Pork Collar Steak with Gochugaru-Miso Glaze & Charred Bok ChoyIntermediate
Lunch

Pork Collar Steak with Gochugaru-Miso Glaze & Charred Bok Choy

Tender, caramelized pork collar with spicy umami reduction and tender charred greens

294 cal · 4g protein · 30 min
low-carbhigh-proteingluten-free
Beef Carpaccio with Whipped Horseradish & Beet CrispsIntermediate
Lunch

Beef Carpaccio with Whipped Horseradish & Beet Crisps

Silken raw beef, peppery arugula, bright horseradish cream, and crispy roasted beets.

226 cal · 3g protein · 32 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pan-Seared Hamachi with Yuzu Kosho Crust, Charred Bok Choy & Crispy Garlic JusSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared Hamachi with Yuzu Kosho Crust, Charred Bok Choy & Crispy Garlic Jus

Seared yellowtail with citrus-chili seasoning, bitter greens, and an aromatic brown butter reduction

388 cal · 2g protein · 45 min
high-proteingluten-freelow-carb
Seared Beef Tenderloin Salad with Charred Scallion VinaigretteIntermediate
Lunch

Seared Beef Tenderloin Salad with Charred Scallion Vinaigrette

Tender beef, bitter greens, charred aromatics

185 cal · 2g protein · 33 min
high-proteinpaleo