IntermediateLunch
Peixe Assado com Mandioca Frita e Maionese de Dente de Alho
Roasted whole branzino, crispy cassava fries & charred garlic mayo
1450 cal · 84g protein · 43 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
Turkey Meatball Marinara over Garlicky Polenta
Tender ground turkey balls in a bright tomato sauce, nestled in creamy polenta—a diner classic with real soul.
1091 cal · 83g protein · 45 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Halibut with Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate-Tahini Glaze
Nutty tahini, sweet pomegranate molasses, smoky eggplant
960 cal · 83g protein · 38 min
SophisticatedLunch
Peixe Branco em Crosta de Sal com Romanesco Assado e Beurre Blanc de Limão Queimado
Whole white fish encased in sea salt crust, served with charred romanesco and burnt-lemon butter sauce
1238 cal · 82g protein · 75 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Spring Garlic & Romesco-Glazed Halibut Fillet with Blistered Shishito Peppers & Crispy Sage Oil
Sweet and spicy roasted red pepper sauce meets delicate white fish
1303 cal · 82g protein · 70 min
IntermediateLunch
Miso-Butter Halibut with Charred Enoki & Shiso Oil
Buttery white fish with umami depth and aromatic herb finish
863 cal · 81g protein · 28 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Halibut with Spring Herb Oil & Roasted Beet Purée
Pan-seared white fish, silken beetroot cream, basil-parsley emulsion, bitter greens
735 cal · 81g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut with Thai Red Curry Emulsion, Charred Romanesco & Crispy Kaffir Oil
Buttery fish, silken curry sauce, fractured green vegetable, finishing fragrance.
924 cal · 81g protein · 70 min
EasyLunch
Saffron Risotto with Pan-Seared Scallops & Crispy Sage Brown Butter
Creamy saffron-infused Arborio rice crowned with golden scallops and nutty sage butter
1026 cal · 81g protein · 32 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Corn Emulsion & Green Olive Oil
Buttery fish and corn silk sauce crowned with brined olives and crispy sage
893 cal · 81g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut en Papillote with Roasted Fennel, Golden Raisin Gastrique & Saffron Emulsion
Steamed in parchment with aromatic vegetables and silky sauce.
1090 cal · 81g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedLunch
Poached Halibut with Saffron Beurre Blanc & Roasted Salsify
Delicate white fish in a silken, saffron-tinted butter sauce with caramelized root vegetables
1118 cal · 81g protein · 55 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Corn & Tomato Salsa Verde
Meaty white fish with a bright, fresh summer salsa and buttery corn
652 cal · 80g protein · 37 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut with Burnt Romesco & Charred Green Olives
Tender white fish with nutty Spanish red-pepper sauce and crispy olive caramel
805 cal · 80g protein · 37 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Tomatillo-Cilantro Emulsion & Grilled Poblano Strips
flaky white fish, vibrant green sauce, smoky chile
791 cal · 80g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedLunch
Butter-Poached Halibut with Miso Beurre Blanc
Delicate white fish with fermented sophistication and silken brown-butter emulsion.
738 cal · 79g protein · 43 min
SophisticatedLunch
Seared Branzino en Papillote with Charred Fennel, Burnt Orange Oil & Crispy Sage Breadcrumb
Whole white fish steamed in parchment, caramelized fennel, citrus-herb oil
949 cal · 78g protein · 43 min
IntermediateLunch
Ceviche de Jurel with Charred Corn, Black Bean Purée & Crispy Shallot Oil
Delicate white fish cured in lime with charred corn, black bean, and jalapeño accents
974 cal · 78g protein · 33 min
EasyLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Artichoke Vinaigrette & Crispy Breadcrumbs
Flaky white fish, smoky vegetable sauce, textured crunch
612 cal · 78g protein · 30 min
EasyLunch
Creamed Chicken & Mushroom Soup
Rich, comforting, and on the table in 20 minutes
791 cal · 77g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Grilled Octopus & Charred Radicchio Salad
Tender octopus with bitter leaves, white bean & lemon agrodolce
1058 cal · 77g protein · 50 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Branzino & Green Olive Tabbouleh with Burnt Lemon Tahini
Pan-seared Mediterranean sea bass over herb-studded bulgur salad
1035 cal · 77g protein · 35 min
SophisticatedLunch
Loup de Mer en Croûte de Sel avec Fenouil Braisé et Beurre de Citron Confit
Whole sea bass baked in salt crust with braised fennel and preserved lemon butter
772 cal · 76g protein · 90 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Branzino & Slow-Roasted Beet Tabbouleh with Pomegranate Molasses, Pistachios & Crispy Sage
Whole fish, roasted beetroot bulghur salad, tart molasses dressing, toasted nuts
1220 cal · 75g protein · 105 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.
