IntermediateLunch
Pork Tenderloin Salad with Charred Corn, Black Beans & Lime Vinaigrette
Lean pork ribbons over bright, summery greens
809 cal · 56g protein · 28 min
Diet & meal · 454 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.
Intermediate
EasyLunch
Salada de Siri com Milho Assado, Feijão Preto e Molho de Maracujá
Chilled lump crab, charred corn, black beans, and passion-fruit vinaigrette
782 cal · 56g protein · 18 min
SophisticatedLunch
Chicken Thigh Zaalouk with Charred Eggplant and Pomegranate
Braised chicken thighs in warm Moroccan-spiced eggplant salad
1157 cal · 56g protein · 65 min
SophisticatedLunch
Doenjang-Braised Striped Bass with Summer Squash Ribbon Salad & Burnt Sesame Oil
Whole fish, fermented soy braise, vegetable silk, nutty char.
605 cal · 56g protein · 50 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
Ginger-Coriander Turkey Meatball Bowl with Herbed Yogurt
Spiced turkey meatballs over cucumber, herbs, and cool yogurt
473 cal · 56g protein · 33 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
IntermediateLunch
Cobb Salad
Chicken, bacon, avocado, and blue cheese with ranch dressing
804 cal · 55g protein · 55 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
EasyLunch
Bún Chả Tôm—Charred Shrimp Over Noodles With Herb Garden
Grilled shrimp, vermicelli, and vibrant Vietnamese herb plate
782 cal · 55g protein · 28 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
EasyLunch
Cá Nướng Riêu Cua
Charred sea bass with tamarind-crab broth and morning glory
548 cal · 55g protein · 30 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
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
EasyLunch
Simple Roast Chicken Sandwich with Herb Aioli
Tender, bright, sandwich perfection
615 cal · 54g protein · 11 min
SophisticatedLunch
Chermoula-Crusted Halibut with Roasted Beet & Pomegranate Tabbouleh
Herb-crust white fish over jeweled grain salad with charred lemon
847 cal · 54g protein · 55 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
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
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
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
EasyLunch
Green Curry Shrimp with Jasmine Rice & Snap Peas
Tender shrimp, verdant coconut-curry sauce, crisp vegetables
675 cal · 52g protein · 20 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.
