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Diet · 1280 recipes

High-Protein Recipes

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.

Cá Nướng—Pan-Seared Whole Black Seabass with Charred Lemongrass Emulsion, Crispy Shallots & Bitter Melon SlawSophisticated
Dinner

Cá Nướng—Pan-Seared Whole Black Seabass with Charred Lemongrass Emulsion, Crispy Shallots & Bitter Melon Slaw

Grilled seabass with Vietnamese aromatics, umami depth, and textural complexity

535 cal · 61g protein · 80 min
high-proteingluten-freeelegant
Whole Roasted Branzino with Za'atar, Pomegranate & Herbed CouscousIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino with Za'atar, Pomegranate & Herbed Couscous

Whole fish, spiced herb crust, fruity glaze, fluffy pearl couscous pilaf

1062 cal · 61g protein · 45 min
high-proteinpescatariangluten-free (couscous substitute)
Beef Ribeye with Black Garlic & Charred Corn EmulsionSophisticated
Dinner

Beef Ribeye with Black Garlic & Charred Corn Emulsion

Luxurious steak crowned with umami-rich, silky sauce

919 cal · 61g protein · 60 min
high-proteinsophisticated
Pan-Roasted Branzino with Charred Lemon, Green Olives & Crispy Chickpea SaladEasy
Dinner

Pan-Roasted Branzino with Charred Lemon, Green Olives & Crispy Chickpea Salad

Whole fish, buttery and delicate, over a warm chickpea salad with Moroccan spice

887 cal · 61g protein · 23 min
gluten-freehigh-protein30-minute
Charred Octopus & Stone-Fruit Agrodolce with Whipped Burrata & Crispy Sage OilIntermediate
Appetizer

Charred Octopus & Stone-Fruit Agrodolce with Whipped Burrata & Crispy Sage Oil

Tender tentacles, sweet-sour peaches, creamy cheese, herb oil

874 cal · 61g protein · 43 min
gluten-freehigh-protein
Grilled Chicken Tabbouleh with Pomegranate & Crispy ShallotsEasy
Lunch

Grilled Chicken Tabbouleh with Pomegranate & Crispy Shallots

Herb-bright bulgur salad with charred lemon chicken, pomegranate arils, and golden fried shallots

851 cal · 61g protein · 23 min
high-proteingluten-free-adaptablesummer
Moqueca de Peixe Branco com Abóbora Grelhada e DendêIntermediate
Lunch

Moqueca de Peixe Branco com Abóbora Grelhada e Dendê

Silky white fish stew in a coconut-dendê broth with charred summer squash

830 cal · 61g protein · 45 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinseasonal
Grilled Sardine & Charred Radicchio Salad with Saffron AioliIntermediate
Lunch

Grilled Sardine & Charred Radicchio Salad with Saffron Aioli

Briny, bitter, golden

800 cal · 61g protein · 25 min
high-proteingluten-freeomega-3 rich
Lemon Chicken Souvlaki with Warm Pita & Whipped FetaIntermediate
Lunch

Lemon Chicken Souvlaki with Warm Pita & Whipped Feta

Marinated chicken breast skewers grilled until charred, served with soft pita and herbed whipped feta.

952 cal · 61g protein · 40 min
high-proteinMediterraneangluten-free-option
Levrek Güveç – Whole Roasted Branzino with Herbs and LemonEasy
Dinner

Levrek Güveç – Whole Roasted Branzino with Herbs and Lemon

Fish baked in a clay pot with tomatoes, olives, and oregano

750 cal · 61g protein · 28 min
high-proteinpaleo-friendlygluten-free
Charred Breadfruit & Saltfish Salad with Cilantro-Lime VinaigretteIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Breadfruit & Saltfish Salad with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

Warm island grain salad with flaked salt cod & roasted vegetables

820 cal · 60g protein · 43 min
high-proteingrain-free
Pan-Seared Turkey Breast with Cilantro-Coconut Pan Sauce and Jasmine RiceIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Turkey Breast with Cilantro-Coconut Pan Sauce and Jasmine Rice

Tender turkey breast finished with a silky pan sauce—restaurant-quality, achievable on a weeknight.

1014 cal · 60g protein · 32 min
high-proteingluten-free30-minute
Charred Octopus & Burrata with Warm Tomato Confit, Caramelized Garlic & Burnt Olive OilSophisticated
Lunch

Charred Octopus & Burrata with Warm Tomato Confit, Caramelized Garlic & Burnt Olive Oil

Tender, silky octopus meets creamy cheese in a pool of jammy, punchy tomato

1346 cal · 60g protein · 80 min
pescatarianhigh-protein
Pan-Seared Veal Scaloppine with Marsala Cream, Sage & GirollesIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Veal Scaloppine with Marsala Cream, Sage & Girolles

Pounded veal cutlet, wild mushroom sauce, herbal marsala reduction

881 cal · 60g protein · 30 min
high-proteinlow-carbgluten-free
Cá Nướng—Charred Whole Fish with Turmeric-Lemongrass Paste & Bitter MelonEasy
Dinner

Cá Nướng—Charred Whole Fish with Turmeric-Lemongrass Paste & Bitter Melon

Aromatic, caramelized, and primal

402 cal · 60g protein · 22 min
high-proteingluten-free-friendly20-minute
Grilled Octopus & Charred Radicchio SaladIntermediate
Lunch

Grilled Octopus & Charred Radicchio Salad

Tender octopus with bitter leaves, white bean & lemon agrodolce

829 cal · 60g protein · 50 min
high-proteingluten-freemediterranean
Pan-Seared Venison Loin with Blueberry-Juniper Gastrique, Crispy Salsify & Mushroom RagùSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared Venison Loin with Blueberry-Juniper Gastrique, Crispy Salsify & Mushroom Ragù

Midsummer game—forest sophistication on a summer plate

2719 cal · 60g protein · 70 min
high-proteinlow-carb-adaptable
Thai Green Curry Rice Bowl with Chicken & Snap PeasEasy
Lunch

Thai Green Curry Rice Bowl with Chicken & Snap Peas

Fragrant curry, tender chicken, crispy rice

1180 cal · 60g protein · 24 min
high-proteindairy-free30-minute
Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Fish Sauce-Caramel and Charred Bok ChoyIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Fish Sauce-Caramel and Charred Bok Choy

Crispy skin, tender meat, sweet-salty-funky glaze.

982 cal · 60g protein · 38 min
high-proteinglutenfreedairy-free
Braised Beef Cheeks with Creole Aromatics & Soft PolentaIntermediate
Dinner

Braised Beef Cheeks with Creole Aromatics & Soft Polenta

Slow-braised beef cheek, dark sauce, creamy corn grits

1039 cal · 60g protein · 135 min
high-proteincomfort-food
Ginger-Braised Chicken Thigh with Black Cardamom, Fenugreek & Caramelized Garlic RiceIntermediate
Dinner

Ginger-Braised Chicken Thigh with Black Cardamom, Fenugreek & Caramelized Garlic Rice

Tender spice-braised poultry with fragrant rice pilaf

1229 cal · 60g protein · 53 min
high-proteinpoultry
Adobo-Glazed Chicken & Rice with Charred Bok ChoyEasy
Lunch

Adobo-Glazed Chicken & Rice with Charred Bok Choy

Soy-vinegar braised thighs, silky pan rice, tender greens

848 cal · 59g protein · 30 min
gluten-free30-minutehigh-proteinweeknight
Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Corn Purée & Ají Rojo OilEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Corn Purée & Ají Rojo Oil

Crispy-skinned fish over silken corn cream with spicy red-chili finish

723 cal · 59g protein · 25 min
high-proteinseafoodgluten-free
Ginger-Coriander Beef Tenderloin with Charred Okra & Cumin RiceIntermediate
Dinner

Ginger-Coriander Beef Tenderloin with Charred Okra & Cumin Rice

Elegant pan-seared steak with aromatic sides

870 cal · 59g protein · 45 min
high-proteingluten-free