IntermediateLunch
Seared Swordfish with Charred Corn Esquites & Lime Aioli
Thick-cut fish with creamed corn and citrus richness
1213 cal · 45g protein · 30 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
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Mahi-Mahi with Roasted Calamansi Beurre Blanc & Crispy Hearts of Palm Salad
Seared fish with burnt citrus brown butter and tender palm heart crisp
1151 cal · 45g protein · 80 min
IntermediateLunch
Coconut Fish Curry with Mustard Oil & Charred Okra
Silky coconut broth, flaky white fish, crispy-edged okra
904 cal · 45g protein · 43 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Artichoke, Green Olive Tapenade & Crispy Lemon
browned butter, fresh thyme, roasted baby artichokes
667 cal · 45g protein · 35 min
EasyLunch
Tori Soboro Don with Ginger-Scallion Sauce & Crispy Rice Crust
Ground chicken rice bowl with silky egg ribbons and punchy ginger oil
599 cal · 45g protein · 23 min
IntermediateLunch
Grilled Mero with Charred Tomatillo-Serrano Emulsion & Spring Vegetables
Pan-seared white fish with raw tomatillo oil and young tender greens
743 cal · 45g protein · 33 min
EasyLunch
Charred Halloumi & White Bean Salad with Herb Oil
Warm salty cheese with creamy beans, roasted vegetables and oregano dressing
849 cal · 45g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Yellowtail with Ginger-Black Garlic Emulsion, Charred Okra & Lime Oil
Japanese-influenced raw-edge fish, fermented umami sauce, charred vegetable
633 cal · 44g protein · 60 min
IntermediateLunch
Sauerbraten-Crusted Pork Schnitzel with Warm Beet Horseradish & Vinegar Pan Sauce
Tender pork loin, tart-sweet crust, earthy beet, fiery horseradish, silky pan jus
786 cal · 44g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Halloumi Salatim with Burnt Lemon Tahini & Charred Spring Vegetables
Squeaky cheese, vibrant vegetable medley, smoky citrus dressing
991 cal · 44g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedLunch
Seared Chicken Breast with Charred Haricots Verts, Passion Fruit Gastrique & Crispy Shallot Crust
Elegant, bright, and beautifully plated—restaurant-level technique at home
714 cal · 44g protein · 46 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Chicken & Summer Peach Salad with Buttermilk-Herb Dressing
Charred protein, juicy stone fruit, cool creamy dressing
628 cal · 44g protein · 24 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Day Boat Fluke with Charred Corn Silk Velouté, Crispy Garlic Chips & Bottarga
Delicate flounder fillet over silky corn velouté with crunchy garnish
818 cal · 44g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedLunch
Laap Neua (Beef Larb) en Papillote with Charred Lettuce Cups & Crispy Garlic Tuile
Ground beef with toasted-rice powder and lime, cooked in parchment and served in bitter lettuce with a crisp garnish
852 cal · 43g protein · 65 min
SophisticatedLunch
Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Charred Scallion Oil & Black Garlic
Buttery medallions with aromatic burnt scallion oil and earthy black garlic confit
640 cal · 43g protein · 45 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Yellowtail with Turmeric–Miso Crust, Charred Broccolini & Black Garlic Beurre Blanc
Crispy-skinned fish, golden spice crust, umami-rich dark garlic butter
782 cal · 43g protein · 26 min
EasyLunch
Pan-Seared Branzino with Green Curry Oil & Charred Long Beans
Restaurant-bright, easy, aromatic—ready in 20 minutes
478 cal · 43g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Tuna Poke Bowl with Charred Shishito Pepper & Daikon Ribbons
Sushi-grade ahi seared rare, tossed with dashi vinaigrette
555 cal · 43g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Turkey Larb Lettuce Wraps
Ground turkey seared with lime, garlic, and Thai chilies—herbaceous and alive in cool lettuce cups.
430 cal · 43g protein · 27 min
SophisticatedLunch
Hiyashi Chuka with Charred Halibut & Saffron Oil
Chilled ramen with seared fish and aromatic threads
1016 cal · 43g protein · 33 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Halibut & Chermoula with Roasted Beet Tabbouleh
Pan-seared white fish with cilantro-herb sauce and warm grain salad
990 cal · 43g protein · 35 min
EasyLunch
Charred Pineapple & Green Curry Shrimp with Jasmine Rice
Sweet tropical fruit meets fiery Thai green curry paste and succulent prawns
777 cal · 42g protein · 30 min
EasyLunch
Peixe Grelhado com Aipim Frito, Arroz de Coco e Molho de Pimentão Doce
Charred sea bass with cassava fries, coconut rice and roasted red pepper sauce
1117 cal · 42g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Halloumi & Green Olive Salad with Pomegranate & Crispy Sage
Warm squeaky cheese over roasted vegetables with pomegranate-walnut dressing
1202 cal · 42g protein · 34 min