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Chilli-Crusted Branzino Escabeche with Charred Summer Vegetables & Pomegranate Molasses Syrup
Pan-seared fish with Kashmiri chilli crust, warm-then-cooled pickling, glossy reduction
971 cal · 65g protein · 55 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.
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Mole Negro with Grilled Pork Loin & Pickled Onion
Silky dark mole of chiles, spices and chocolate coating tender sliced pork
762 cal · 64g protein · 120 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Forelle Trout with Charred Green Beans & Brown Butter Emulsion
Delicate freshwater fish, crispy beans, nutty brown butter
836 cal · 64g protein · 26 min
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Bún Chả Tôm—Grilled Shrimp & Charred Herb-Scallion Paste over Rice Vermicelli with Caramelized Pork Jowl
Hanoi's legendary grilled shrimp noodle bowl reimagined with meticulous technique and house-made nuốc cấm
1066 cal · 63g protein · 75 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Branzino with Charred Lemon Chermoula & Roasted Romanesco
Whole Mediterranean sea bass brushed with North African herb sauce, served with burnished romanesco florets
597 cal · 62g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Pulled Turkey Shoulder Slaw Bowl
Slow-braised, shredded turkey over a tangy slaw with cornbread crumbles.
593 cal · 62g protein · 135 min
IntermediateLunch
Lemon Chicken Souvlaki with Warm Pita & Whipped Feta
Marinated chicken breast skewers grilled until charred, served with soft pita and herbed whipped feta.
952 cal · 61g protein · 40 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Chicken Tabbouleh with Pomegranate & Crispy Shallots
Herb-bright bulgur salad with charred lemon chicken, pomegranate arils, and golden fried shallots
851 cal · 61g protein · 23 min
IntermediateLunch
Grilled Sardine & Charred Radicchio Salad with Saffron Aioli
Briny, bitter, golden
800 cal · 61g protein · 25 min
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Moqueca de Peixe Branco com Abóbora Grelhada e Dendê
Silky white fish stew in a coconut-dendê broth with charred summer squash
830 cal · 61g protein · 45 min
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Pan-Seared Venison Loin with Blueberry-Juniper Gastrique, Crispy Salsify & Mushroom Ragù
Midsummer game—forest sophistication on a summer plate
2719 cal · 60g protein · 70 min
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Charred Octopus & Burrata with Warm Tomato Confit, Caramelized Garlic & Burnt Olive Oil
Tender, silky octopus meets creamy cheese in a pool of jammy, punchy tomato
1346 cal · 60g protein · 80 min
IntermediateLunch
Grilled Octopus & Charred Radicchio Salad
Tender octopus with bitter leaves, white bean & lemon agrodolce
829 cal · 60g protein · 50 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Breadfruit & Saltfish Salad with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette
Warm island grain salad with flaked salt cod & roasted vegetables
820 cal · 60g protein · 43 min
EasyLunch
Thai Green Curry Rice Bowl with Chicken & Snap Peas
Fragrant curry, tender chicken, crispy rice
1180 cal · 60g protein · 24 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Branzino Salad with Charred Eggplant, Pomegranate & Walnut Oil
Turkish Levantine—whole fish with summer vegetables
836 cal · 59g protein · 32 min
EasyLunch
Chicken & Peppers Over Coconut Rice with Pickled Vegetables
Afritada's easier, brighter cousin
1752 cal · 59g protein · 40 min
EasyLunch
Adobo-Glazed Chicken & Rice with Charred Bok Choy
Soy-vinegar braised thighs, silky pan rice, tender greens
848 cal · 59g protein · 30 min
EasyLunch
Sepia Guisada con Judías Blancas
Braised squid, white beans, tomato, garlic, served with crusty bread
749 cal · 59g protein · 35 min
SophisticatedLunch
Seared Beef Tenderloin with Charred Poblano & Black Bean Mole
Tender beef medallions over a silky roasted poblano and black bean purée with bitter chocolate depth
650 cal · 58g protein · 55 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Branzino with Gochujang-Miso Emulsion, Charred Baby Bok Choy & Crispy Rice Cakes
Pan-seared whole fish, spiced emulsion, charred greens, crunchy rice cake base
850 cal · 58g protein · 32 min
IntermediateLunch
Chicken Drumsticks with Black Garlic, Cilantro & Charred Lime Rice
Sticky, savory thighs and drumsticks in a glossy reduction
1000 cal · 58g protein · 50 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Shrimp over Creole Tomato Rice with Charred Green Beans
Gulf shrimp with backbone technique: a perfect pan sear and a proper pan sauce.
791 cal · 58g protein · 35 min
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Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Lemon, Capers & Creamy Pasta
Tender chicken, bright piccata pan sauce, silky ribbons of tagliatelle
1121 cal · 57g protein · 30 min