IntermediateLunch
Carne Asada Tostada Salad with Charred Corn & Black Bean Crema
Seared beef sirloin, crispy tortilla bowl, charred corn, creamy black bean purée
993 cal · 43g protein · 43 min
Cuisine & diet · 55 recipes
High-Protein Mexican-Style Recipes
High-Protein dishes in the Mexican idiom — real recipes with macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Intermediate
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Snapper with Charred Tomatillo-Cilantro Emulsion & Crispy Garlic Rapini
Seared white fish, bright verde sauce, charred brassica
498 cal · 41g protein · 40 min
EasyAppetizer
Camarones al Ajillo con Tostadas de Pan
Garlic shrimp, crispy toast, smoked paprika oil, fresh lemon
713 cal · 40g protein · 13 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Snapper with Charred Tomatillo-Cilantro Emulsion & Roasted Spring Vegetables
Pan-seared white fish, bright acidic verde sauce, baby carrots & green beans with crispy garlic
450 cal · 40g protein · 34 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Beef Sirloin with Charred Corn & Herb Salsa Verde
Tender sirloin sliced and served with charred corn, scallions, and a bright cilantro-lime salsa.
641 cal · 39g protein · 30 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Turkey Breast Scaloppine with Charred Tomatillo and Sage Butter
Thin-pounded turkey breast seared golden, bathed in tart tomatillo and brown butter with crispy sage
617 cal · 39g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Mahi-Mahi with Charred Tomatillo Emulsion & Charred Green Beans
Pan-seared white fish with bright verdant sauce and crispy-edged vegetables
642 cal · 39g protein · 37 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Tomatillo, Green Olive & Ras el Hanout Emulsion
Crispy-skinned fish with herbaceous North African pan sauce
615 cal · 38g protein · 40 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Chilaquiles Rojos with Crispy Turkey Strips and Poached Egg
Charred tortilla chips in smoky red sauce with turkey and a runny yolk
790 cal · 37g protein · 40 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Poblano Cream, Corn Silk & Crispy Sage
Buttery white fish with roasted pepper sauce and golden corn
657 cal · 36g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Huevos Rancheros Mole Negro with Charred Poblano Crema & Crispy Tortilla Shards
Silken eggs in burnished mole negro with poblano foam and hand-fried corn
1012 cal · 35g protein · 90 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Octopus with Avocado Mousse, Crispy Tortilla Dust & Jalapeño Oil
tender grilled cephalopod, creamy green purée, spicy drizzle
764 cal · 30g protein · 32 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Huevos Rancheros with Crispy Chorizo & Charred Tomatillo
Two eggs in warm salsa verde, spiced chorizo, crispy tortilla chips
555 cal · 29g protein · 28 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Calamari with Charred Friggitelli, Burnt Garlic & Salsa Verde
Tender squid, blistered peppers, herbal oil, a technique-driven plate
461 cal · 29g protein · 27 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Chilaquiles Negros with Crispy Chorizo, Queso Fresco & Fried Egg
Charred tortilla strips in smoky ancho-guajillo reduction with crispy pork
809 cal · 28g protein · 35 min
IntermediateSnack
Ceviche Tostadas with Toasted Corn
Crispy wonton crisps, fresh fish, tiger's milk, charred corn
354 cal · 27g protein · 27 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Chorizo and Egg Skillet with Charred Poblano
Spanish-style scrambled eggs with smoky chile and crispy sausage
423 cal · 26g protein · 23 min
EasyBreakfast
Elote Scramble with Crispy Chorizo Oil
Charred corn, queso fresco & cilantro-lime crema
577 cal · 24g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedLunch
Chilhuacle & Cuttlefish Crudo Tostada with Avocado Mousse & Crispy Garlic Oil
Raw cuttlefish on chile-rubbed crispy tortilla, silken avocado, burnt garlic
412 cal · 24g protein · 55 min
EasyBreakfast
Esquites Scramble with Crispy Chorizo Oil & Lime Crema
Charred corn, cotija, and soft eggs in jalapeño-infused butter
547 cal · 23g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Chorizo-Spiced Scrambled Eggs with Charred Tomatillo & Crispy Sage
Soft curds infused with chorizo oil and bright tomatillo jam
493 cal · 22g protein · 35 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Huevos al Cilantro with Charred Poblano & Crispy Tortilla Shards
Soft scrambled eggs in a cilantro-infused butter with roasted poblano strips and shattered tortilla crunch
711 cal · 21g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedBreakfast
Chilaquiles Verdes with Poached Egg & Crispy Pork Belly
Charred tortilla strips in vibrant tomatillo sauce with soft yolk cascade
982 cal · 20g protein · 65 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Scrambled Eggs with Charred Serrano, Crispy Chorizo Oil & Corn Tortilla Crisps
soft eggs, snappy chiles, golden tortilla shards
596 cal · 19g protein · 20 min