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Cuisine & diet · 75 recipes

High-Protein Moroccan-Style Recipes

High-Protein dishes in the Moroccan idiom — real recipes with macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.

Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Green Olive & Charred LemonSophisticated
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Green Olive & Charred Lemon

Steamed in paper with aromatic spice—the catch unopened at the table

635 cal · 43g protein · 40 min
pescatarianhigh-proteingluten-free
Charred Halibut & Chermoula with Roasted Beet TabboulehIntermediate
Lunch

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
high-proteingluten-free option
Pan-Seared Pork Chop with Chermoula & Green Harissa SwirlIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Pork Chop with Chermoula & Green Harissa Swirl

Thick-cut chop, cilantro-cumin sauce, earthy charred broccolini.

613 cal · 42g protein · 32 min
high-proteinmiddle-easternlow-carb
Grilled Branzino with Spring Pea Purée, Charred Radish & Preserved LemonIntermediate
Lunch

Grilled Branzino with Spring Pea Purée, Charred Radish & Preserved Lemon

Portuguese coastal simplicity meets spring garden brightness

457 cal · 41g protein · 28 min
high-proteingluten-free30-minute
Pan-Seared Halibut en Papillote with Chermoula, Charred Green Olive & Preserved Lemon EssenceSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared Halibut en Papillote with Chermoula, Charred Green Olive & Preserved Lemon Essence

Delicate white fish in aromatic parchment, opened at table

723 cal · 39g protein · 45 min
high-proteinlow-carbpaleo
Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Tomatillo, Green Olive & Ras el Hanout EmulsionIntermediate
Lunch

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
high-proteingluten-freeintermediate
Charred Lamb Kibbeh Nayye with Grilled Tomato & Walnut TapenadeIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Lamb Kibbeh Nayye with Grilled Tomato & Walnut Tapenade

Raw lamb tartare, aromatic mint, burnt-honey finish

760 cal · 38g protein · 27 min
high-proteingluten-free-optionraw
Pan-Seared Halibut with Ras El Hanout, Charred Beets & Saffron EmulsionIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Halibut with Ras El Hanout, Charred Beets & Saffron Emulsion

Delicate white fish spiced with North African heat over roasted root vegetables

630 cal · 37g protein · 38 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinpaleo
Pan-Seared White Fish with Chermoula & Green OlivesEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared White Fish with Chermoula & Green Olives

Delicate fish in a vibrant Moroccan herb sauce with briny olives

542 cal · 36g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly20-minute
Spiced Salmon en Papillote with Charred Lemon & Green OlivesEasy
Dinner

Spiced Salmon en Papillote with Charred Lemon & Green Olives

Steamed perfection sealed in parchment, aromatic and tender

522 cal · 36g protein · 22 min
high-proteingluten-free30-minutedairy-free
Pan-Seared Branzino with Ras el Hanout, Charred Beets & Saffron-Orange EmulsionIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino with Ras el Hanout, Charred Beets & Saffron-Orange Emulsion

Flaky white fish, warming spice crust, earthy beets, silky saffron sauce

674 cal · 34g protein · 40 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinpaleo-option
Crab-Filled Phyllo Cigar with Charred Lemon Emulsion & Crispy Sage OilSophisticated
Appetizer

Crab-Filled Phyllo Cigar with Charred Lemon Emulsion & Crispy Sage Oil

Delicate pastry tube cradling lump crab, finished with silky lemon foam

665 cal · 32g protein · 70 min
seafoodhigh-proteinelegant-appetizer
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Fennel, Green Olive & Preserved Lemon JusIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Fennel, Green Olive & Preserved Lemon Jus

Summer vegetables, herb oil & crispy breadcrumbs

518 cal · 30g protein · 32 min
high-proteinpaleo-friendly30-minute
Crispy Phyllo Shrimp Crescents with Chermoula Oil & Charred LemonEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Phyllo Shrimp Crescents with Chermoula Oil & Charred Lemon

Delicate pastry pockets of spiced shrimp with vibrant herb oil

788 cal · 28g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-free-friendlyseafood
Chermoula Chicken & Roasted Carrot Salad with Pomegranate VinaigretteEasy
Lunch

Chermoula Chicken & Roasted Carrot Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Herb-marinated chicken, sweet roasted carrots, tart pomegranate glaze

381 cal · 24g protein · 23 min
high-protein30-minutegluten-free
Crispy Brik Pastry Triangles with Spiced Lamb, Pine Nut & EggIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Brik Pastry Triangles with Spiced Lamb, Pine Nut & Egg

Shattered phyllo, warm yolk, pomegranate molasses & fresh herbs

548 cal · 24g protein · 43 min
high-protein
Charred Tomato & Preserved Lemon Shakshuka with Crispy Chickpea BreadcrumbsEasy
Breakfast

Charred Tomato & Preserved Lemon Shakshuka with Crispy Chickpea Breadcrumbs

Baked eggs in spiced tomato confit with toasted semolina crunch

586 cal · 23g protein · 34 min
high-proteinvegetarianunder-300-calories
Spiced Chickpea & Pomegranate Brittle with Labneh DipIntermediate
Snack

Spiced Chickpea & Pomegranate Brittle with Labneh Dip

Crunchy, tart, addictively spiced

482 cal · 20g protein · 23 min
vegan-adaptablehigh-protein
Chermoula Egg Scramble with Crispy Harissa BreadIntermediate
Breakfast

Chermoula Egg Scramble with Crispy Harissa Bread

Cilantro-parsley sauce, preserved lemon, toasted semolina crust.

576 cal · 20g protein · 25 min
high-proteinMediterranean25-minute
Chermoula Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Chickpea Brittle & Charred Tomato ConfitIntermediate
Breakfast

Chermoula Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Chickpea Brittle & Charred Tomato Confit

Green herb paste meets golden eggs and shattered legume candy

717 cal · 20g protein · 30 min
high-proteinvegetarian30-minute
Charred Cauliflower & Pomegranate Salad with Spiced Yogurt DressingIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Cauliflower & Pomegranate Salad with Spiced Yogurt Dressing

Ras el hanout roasted florets, pomegranate molasses, whipped labneh.

531 cal · 20g protein · 43 min
vegetarianhigh-proteinMediterranean
Alheira-Spiced Cheese Crisps with Green Olive TapenadeIntermediate
Snack

Alheira-Spiced Cheese Crisps with Green Olive Tapenade

Thin, lacy Manchego wafers, brined olive spread

536 cal · 19g protein · 25 min
gluten-freehigh-protein30-minute
Slow-Braised Lamb Shoulder with Pitted Green Olives, Preserved Lemon & Saffron RiceIntermediate
Dinner

Slow-Braised Lamb Shoulder with Pitted Green Olives, Preserved Lemon & Saffron Rice

Tender braised lamb with briny olives and fragrant rice

978 cal · 16g protein · 100 min
high-proteingluten-free
Spiced Roasted Chickpea & Pomegranate Snack CupEasy
In-between

Spiced Roasted Chickpea & Pomegranate Snack Cup

Crunchy, tangy, naturally sweet—Moroccan spice-market snacking

408 cal · 13g protein · 20 min
high-proteinvegangluten-free