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
697 cal · 57g protein · 33 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
Grilled Sardine Salad with Roasted Peppers, New Potatoes & Black Olive Oil
Portuguese market salad—charred fish, sweet peppers, earthy potatoes
905 cal · 57g protein · 30 min
EasyLunch
Chermoula-Roasted Chicken with Couscous & Roasted Zucchini
Herbaceous North African chicken, alive with herbs and garlic
1145 cal · 57g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Branzino en Papillote with Chermoula, Charred Tomatoes & Crispy Flatbread Shards
Whole fish steamed in parchment with green herb paste and caramelized fruit
596 cal · 57g protein · 45 min
IntermediateLunch
Ginger-Coriander Turkey Meatball Bowl with Herbed Yogurt
Spiced turkey meatballs over cucumber, herbs, and cool yogurt
473 cal · 56g protein · 33 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Beef Tenderloin with Charred Shallot & Smoked Paprika Jus
Elegant center-cut beef in a confident pan sauce
689 cal · 56g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Slow-Braised Beef Cheek Tagine with Quince & Preserved Lemon
Tender meat, caramelized fruit, green olives and toasted almonds
653 cal · 56g protein · 170 min
IntermediateLunch
Fraldinha com Chimichurri Verde & Charred Corn Purée
Seared flap steak with herbaceous green chimichurri and silky charred corn mash
1082 cal · 55g protein · 37 min
EasyLunch
Cá Nướng Riêu Cua
Charred sea bass with tamarind-crab broth and morning glory
548 cal · 55g protein · 30 min
EasyLunch
Doenjang Chicken & Charred Vegetable Bowl
Fermented soy-braised chicken thighs over rice with blackened peppers and zucchini
650 cal · 55g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Fennel Ash, Green Olives & Burnt Lemon Emulsion
Delicate white fish steamed in parchment with charred aromatics and silky citrus sauce
1111 cal · 55g protein · 60 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Pork Tenderloin with Charred Corn and Black Bean Salad
Sliced pork loin over a warm summer salad with lime-cilantro dressing
956 cal · 54g protein · 32 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Sword Fish Salad with Pomegranate & Black Garlic Oil
Seared swordfish over warm freekeh with bitter greens and tart pomegranate
940 cal · 54g protein · 43 min
IntermediateLunch
Chicken Inasal with Charred Scallion & Lime Adobo Rice
Grilled marinated chicken thigh with smoky-sweet glaze over scallion-oil rice
1028 cal · 54g protein · 38 min
EasyLunch
Arroz de Marisco (Seafood Risotto Rice)
Saffron-bright broth absorbs into short rice with tender shrimp, clams, and white fish
656 cal · 54g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedLunch
Seared Beef Tenderloin with Charred Shallot Jus & Pickled Radish Slaw
Pan-seared medallions with silken jus and acidic, colorful slaw
740 cal · 53g protein · 55 min
IntermediateLunch
Cá Nướng Vàng Với Dưa & Thơm – Turmeric Grilled Fish with Pickle & Lemongrass Broth
Whole branzino burnished in turmeric-galangal paste, served with pickled vegetables and aromatic broth
435 cal · 53g protein · 36 min
SophisticatedLunch
Sole Meunière avec Épinards à la Crème et Pommes Anna
Dover sole in brown butter with creamed spinach and crispy potato discs
1432 cal · 53g protein · 75 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Octopus & Green Mango Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing
Tender braised octopus, crispy pan-sear, unripe mango crunch, Caribbean herbs
496 cal · 53g protein · 50 min
IntermediateLunch
Camarones al Ajillo en Escabeche Caliente con Calabacín Asado
Garlic-poached shrimp in spiced vinegar, charred zucchini, crunchy toast
557 cal · 53g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedLunch
Grilled Duck Breast with Fennel-Tamarind Glaze, Charred Okra & Crispy Chickpea Brittle
Medium-rare duck with balanced sweet-sour-salty spice
1060 cal · 52g protein · 75 min
SophisticatedLunch
Mango & Jerk Chicken Plate
Smoky spiced grilled chicken with fresh mango-habanero salsa and coconut rice
1047 cal · 52g protein · 60 min
IntermediateLunch
Tonnetto al Forno with Charred Radicchio, Pine Nuts & Pomegranate Molasses Gastrique
Herb-crusted seared yellowtail with bitter greens, crispy breadcrumbs and sweet-sour gastrique
951 cal · 52g protein · 35 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Lemon, Green Olives & Saffron Emulsion
Crispy-skinned Mediterranean sea bass, buttery saffron sauce, briny olive garnish
798 cal · 52g protein · 30 min