SophisticatedLunch
Chermoula-Crusted Halibut with Roasted Beet & Pomegranate Tabbouleh
Herb-crust white fish over jeweled grain salad with charred lemon
898 cal · 49g 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.
Sophisticated
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Charred Tomato & Olive Sauce
Juicy breast, warm braise, rustic finish
678 cal · 48g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Yellowtail with Yuzu-Miso Crust, Charred Broccolini & Smoked Black Garlic Beurre Blanc
Japanese-California fusion, crispy skin, silky beurre blanc
619 cal · 48g protein · 46 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared John Dory with Burnt Almond & Caper Emulsion, Charred Romano Beans & Crispy Garlic Breadcrumbs
Delicate Portuguese flatfish with burnished brown butter, toasted almonds, capers and crème fraîche, served alongside charred green beans and herbed garlic-spiked breadcrumbs
1255 cal · 48g protein · 45 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Chicken & Charred Corn Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing
Herb-marinated chicken breast, charred sweet corn, crispy tortilla strips, avocado, queso fresco
729 cal · 48g protein · 24 min
SophisticatedLunch
Grilled Halloumi & Charred Peach Salad with Freekeh, Pomegranate & Sumac Vinaigrette
Smoky cheese and caramelized stone fruit with nutty grain and tart pomegranate
1188 cal · 48g protein · 60 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Chicken & Charred Peach Salad
Summer greens, crispy prosciutto, whipped ricotta & peach-balsamic glaze
726 cal · 48g protein · 22 min
EasyLunch
Jerk Mahi-Mahi & Black Bean Rice
Spiced grilled fish with coconut-lime-scented rice
667 cal · 48g protein · 25 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Tuna Collar with Charred Edamame, Ponzu Emulsion & Crispy Wonton Dust
Buttery, luxe fish neck with bright, crunchy texture play
677 cal · 48g protein · 35 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Branzino Crudo with Purple Potato Salad, Ají Verde & Crispy Shallots
Paper-thin raw branzino, roasted purple potatoes, serrano-cilantro sauce, fried shallots
889 cal · 48g protein · 42 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Red Snapper & Avocado Salad with Citrus-Hazelnut Dressing
Pan-seared snapper fillet atop mixed greens, ripe avocado, and crispy breadcrumb croutons
893 cal · 48g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Pork Loin Salad with Charred Corn, Black Beans & Cilantro Lime
Seared lean pork over a warm salad of grilled corn and legumes
592 cal · 48g protein · 33 min
SophisticatedLunch
Poached Chicken Breast with Cilantro-Lime Emulsion & Charred Zucchini
Silky poached chicken, vibrant herb oil, crispy pan-seared summer squash
581 cal · 47g protein · 60 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Mahi-Mahi with Charred Okra, Black Garlic & Coconut Rice
Caribbean white fish with spiced rice and charred okra
1078 cal · 47g protein · 43 min
SophisticatedLunch
Lamb Neck Sous Vide with Charred Corn Purée & Crispy Sage Oil
Tender braised lamb, silken corn, herbed finishing oil
1033 cal · 46g protein · 85 min
IntermediateLunch
Soy-Miso Glazed Halibut with Charred Shishito Peppers & Toasted Barley
Caramelized fish with blistered peppers and nutty, chewy grains
728 cal · 46g protein · 32 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Chicken Thigh with Miso Butter and Charred Broccolini
Dark-meat chicken cooked skin-side-down for deep color, finished with umami-rich miso butter and tender charred greens
878 cal · 46g protein · 38 min
IntermediateLunch
Ceviche de Caballa with Crispy Wonton Shells, Pickled Red Onion & Cilantro Oil
Peru's most iconic dish reimagined with textural drama
626 cal · 46g protein · 32 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Chicken Breast with Charred Lime-Herb Oil and Avocado
Pan-seared, juicy, herbaceous sauce.
796 cal · 46g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedLunch
Tibs Lamb with Beetroot Fondant, Caraway-Toasted Barley & Roasted Shallot Oil
Tender cubed lamb, charred root vegetables, earthy grain, complex spice
1059 cal · 46g protein · 80 min
EasyLunch
Yakitori Don with Teriyaki Glaze and Pickled Ginger
Caramelized chicken skewers over rice with sweet-sour ginger condiment
923 cal · 46g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Pomfret with Green Mango, Anchovy & Lime Emulsion
Whole roasted fish with tart green mango and briny umami finish
680 cal · 46g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Grilled Mackerel & Charred White Bean Salad with Bitter Greens & Anchovy Vinaigrette
Oily fish, smoky beans, peppery greens, salty umami dressing
806 cal · 46g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Swordfish Steak with Burnt Chili Oil & Roasted Eggplant Caponata, Crispy Sourdough Croutons
Meaty white fish, smoky-sweet vegetable medley, herbed oil
1012 cal · 46g protein · 65 min