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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.

Doenjang Chicken & Charred Vegetable BowlEasy
Lunch

Doenjang Chicken & Charred Vegetable Bowl

Fermented soy-braised chicken thighs over rice with blackened peppers and zucchini

650 cal · 55g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-free-adaptable30-minute
Tandoori-Spiced Branzino en Papillote with Green Mango & Crispy ShallotsIntermediate
Dinner

Tandoori-Spiced Branzino en Papillote with Green Mango & Crispy Shallots

Whole fish steamed in parchment with fragrant tandoori aromatics and bright unripe mango

536 cal · 55g protein · 30 min
paleolow-carbhigh-protein
Crispy Soft-Shell Crab Wontons with Tamarind Gastrique & Crispy Garlic OilSophisticated
In-between

Crispy Soft-Shell Crab Wontons with Tamarind Gastrique & Crispy Garlic Oil

Delicate wonton skins encase tender crab, fried until golden, finished with sweet-tart tamarind

544 cal · 55g protein · 60 min
high-proteinelegantrefined
Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Chermoula, Green Olives & Charred LemonIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Chermoula, Green Olives & Charred Lemon

Delicate white fish steamed in fragrant green paste

563 cal · 55g protein · 37 min
gluten-freepaleohigh-protein
Pan-Seared Beef Tenderloin with Miso Butter & Charred BroccoliniSophisticated
Dinner

Pan-Seared Beef Tenderloin with Miso Butter & Charred Broccolini

Center-cut steaks, umami-rich compound butter, crispy greens

612 cal · 55g protein · 36 min
high-proteingluten-free
Arroz de Marisco (Seafood Risotto Rice)Easy
Lunch

Arroz de Marisco (Seafood Risotto Rice)

Saffron-bright broth absorbs into short rice with tender shrimp, clams, and white fish

656 cal · 54g protein · 30 min
high-protein30-minuteone-pot
Charred Sword Fish Salad with Pomegranate & Black Garlic OilIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Sword Fish Salad with Pomegranate & Black Garlic Oil

Seared swordfish over warm freekeh with bitter greens and tart pomegranate

940 cal · 54g protein · 43 min
high-proteinomega-3-richgluten-free
Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Fennel & Green OlivesIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Fennel & Green Olives

Whole sea bream steamed in parchment with saffron-infused broth, roasted fennel, and briny olive sauce

550 cal · 54g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-freeunder-30-min
Doro Tibs with Charred Broccolini & Teff FlatbreadEasy
Dinner

Doro Tibs with Charred Broccolini & Teff Flatbread

Quick-seared spiced chicken with smoky greens and warm grain bread

491 cal · 54g protein · 30 min
high-proteindairy-free30-minute
Cá Nướng Muối – Salt-Crust Whole Fish with Lime & Herb DrizzleEasy
Dinner

Cá Nướng Muối – Salt-Crust Whole Fish with Lime & Herb Drizzle

Whole fish steamed in a salt crust, flaked with cilantro, chili, and charred lime oil

516 cal · 54g protein · 26 min
high-proteingluten-freedairy-freepaleo
Berbere-Crusted Branzino en Papillote with Roasted Fennel & Pomegranate SauceIntermediate
Dinner

Berbere-Crusted Branzino en Papillote with Roasted Fennel & Pomegranate Sauce

Whole fish steamed in paper, warm spice, jeweled sauce

539 cal · 54g protein · 30 min
gluten-freedairy-freehigh-protein
Chicken Inasal with Charred Scallion & Lime Adobo RiceIntermediate
Lunch

Chicken Inasal with Charred Scallion & Lime Adobo Rice

Grilled marinated chicken thigh with smoky-sweet glaze over scallion-oil rice

1028 cal · 54g protein · 38 min
high-proteingrilledintermediate
Seared Pork Tenderloin with Charred Corn and Black Bean SaladIntermediate
Lunch

Seared Pork Tenderloin with Charred Corn and Black Bean Salad

Sliced pork loin over a warm summer salad with lime-cilantro dressing

956 cal · 54g protein · 32 min
high-proteingluten-free
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Ras el Hanout, Charred Lemon & Herbed CouscousSophisticated
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Ras el Hanout, Charred Lemon & Herbed Couscous

Roasted root vegetable medley, caper-olive emulsion, cilantro-mint garnish

745 cal · 54g protein · 60 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Preserved Lemon, Green Olives & Saffron EmulsionIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Preserved Lemon, Green Olives & Saffron Emulsion

Tender fish steamed in parchment with North African spice and silky sauce

721 cal · 53g protein · 40 min
gluten-freeintermediate40-minutehigh-protein
Cá Nướng Vàng Với Dưa & Thơm – Turmeric Grilled Fish with Pickle & Lemongrass BrothIntermediate
Lunch

Cá Nướng Vàng Với Dưa & Thơm – Turmeric Grilled Fish with Pickle & Lemongrass Broth

Whole branzino burnished in turmeric-galangal paste, served with pickled vegetables and aromatic broth

435 cal · 53g protein · 36 min
high-proteingluten-freewhole-fish
Berbere-Crusted Branzino en Papillote with Green Beans & LemonEasy
Dinner

Berbere-Crusted Branzino en Papillote with Green Beans & Lemon

Whole fish sealed in parchment with roasted green beans & fenugreek oil

530 cal · 53g protein · 30 min
pescatariangluten-freehigh-protein
Charred Octopus & Green Mango Salad with Cilantro-Lime DressingIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Octopus & Green Mango Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing

Tender braised octopus, crispy pan-sear, unripe mango crunch, Caribbean herbs

496 cal · 53g protein · 50 min
high-proteinseafoodintermediate
Camarones al Ajillo en Escabeche Caliente con Calabacín AsadoIntermediate
Lunch

Camarones al Ajillo en Escabeche Caliente con Calabacín Asado

Garlic-poached shrimp in spiced vinegar, charred zucchini, crunchy toast

557 cal · 53g protein · 32 min
seafoodhigh-proteinintermediate
Pan-Seared Halloumi with Charred Eggplant & Creole Spice OilIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Halloumi with Charred Eggplant & Creole Spice Oil

Squeaky cheese with caramelized eggplant in a warm, complex spiced oil.

1035 cal · 53g protein · 43 min
vegetarianhigh-protein
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Green Olive & Charred FennelIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Green Olive & Charred Fennel

Steamed, delicate, aromatic

571 cal · 53g protein · 33 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo
Seared Beef Tenderloin with Charred Shallot Jus & Pickled Radish SlawSophisticated
Lunch

Seared Beef Tenderloin with Charred Shallot Jus & Pickled Radish Slaw

Pan-seared medallions with silken jus and acidic, colorful slaw

740 cal · 53g protein · 55 min
high-proteinsophisticated
Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Coconut Jus & Charred OkraSophisticated
Dinner

Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Coconut Jus & Charred Okra

Pan-seared center-cut filet with island spice and verdant greens

934 cal · 53g protein · 60 min
high-proteingluten-free
Sole Meunière avec Épinards à la Crème et Pommes AnnaSophisticated
Lunch

Sole Meunière avec Épinards à la Crème et Pommes Anna

Dover sole in brown butter with creamed spinach and crispy potato discs

1432 cal · 53g protein · 75 min
high-proteingluten-freerestaurant-quality