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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.

Blackened Snapper with Lime Bean Purée & Charred OkraEasy
Lunch

Blackened Snapper with Lime Bean Purée & Charred Okra

Pan-seared red snapper crusted in warming spice, served over creamy butter beans and crispy okra

560 cal · 49g protein · 24 min
high-proteingluten-free25-minute
Pan-Seared Cod with Green Olive Chermoula & Charred BroccoliniEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Cod with Green Olive Chermoula & Charred Broccolini

Moroccan herb sauce meets fast weeknight fish

603 cal · 49g protein · 25 min
high-protein30-minutelow-carb
Pan-Roasted Chicken Thigh with Miso-Brown Butter, Charred Broccolini & Crispy Shallot RiceSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Roasted Chicken Thigh with Miso-Brown Butter, Charred Broccolini & Crispy Shallot Rice

Umami-rich Japanese-Filipino fusion: caramelized thigh, aromatic beurre blanc, patient rice

1109 cal · 49g protein · 75 min
high-proteinambitious
Pan-Seared Pork Schnitzel with Warm Potato & Green Bean SaladEasy
Lunch

Pan-Seared Pork Schnitzel with Warm Potato & Green Bean Salad

Crispy, tender, and bright—comfort food done right

859 cal · 49g protein · 27 min
high-proteinquick
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Tomato Tagine & Green Olive CouscousEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Tomato Tagine & Green Olive Couscous

buttery white fish in Moroccan spiced tomato sauce with pearl couscous

767 cal · 49g protein · 25 min
high-protein30-minutegluten-free
Seared Branzino & Charred Beet Salad with Walnut-Tahini DressingIntermediate
Lunch

Seared Branzino & Charred Beet Salad with Walnut-Tahini Dressing

Crispy-skinned fish over earthy roasted beets, creamy Middle Eastern dressing

906 cal · 49g protein · 55 min
high-proteingluten-freemediterraneanpaleo
Jerk-Spiced Chicken Thigh with Charred Pineapple, Black Rice & Coconut-Lime CremaSophisticated
Dinner

Jerk-Spiced Chicken Thigh with Charred Pineapple, Black Rice & Coconut-Lime Crema

Bold Caribbean spice, tender chicken, and refined plating—a showstopper main

1467 cal · 49g protein · 70 min
high-proteinsophisticated
Chermoula-Crusted Halibut with Roasted Beet & Pomegranate TabboulehSophisticated
Lunch

Chermoula-Crusted Halibut with Roasted Beet & Pomegranate Tabbouleh

Herb-crust white fish over jeweled grain salad with charred lemon

898 cal · 49g protein · 55 min
high-proteinpescatariansophisticated
Grilled Pork Loin Salad with Pickled Cucumber & Ginger-Soy DressingIntermediate
Lunch

Grilled Pork Loin Salad with Pickled Cucumber & Ginger-Soy Dressing

Warm sliced pork over cool greens with punch of vinegar and heat

513 cal · 49g protein · 30 min
high-proteinlow-carb
Charred Mahi-Mahi & Spiced Black Bean Salad with Avocado MousseIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Mahi-Mahi & Spiced Black Bean Salad with Avocado Mousse

Jerk-seasoned firm fish, warm beans, silky green purée, fresh herbs

628 cal · 49g protein · 26 min
high-proteinpaleogluten-free
Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Black Garlic & Ginger JusIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Black Garlic & Ginger Jus

Tender, brined chicken with umami-rich black garlic sauce and steamed bok choy

535 cal · 48g protein · 40 min
high-proteindairy-freegluten-free
Coconut-Cilantro Fish Curry with Jasmine Rice & Charred Green BeansEasy
Dinner

Coconut-Cilantro Fish Curry with Jasmine Rice & Charred Green Beans

Silky white fish in a fragrant, verdant coconut broth

1062 cal · 48g protein · 28 min
high-proteingluten-freedairy-free
Saffron-Braised Kingfish with Charred Okra, Green Peppercorn & Coconut BrothIntermediate
Dinner

Saffron-Braised Kingfish with Charred Okra, Green Peppercorn & Coconut Broth

Delicate white fish in aromatic, gently spiced coconut-saffron sauce with charred vegetables

636 cal · 48g protein · 35 min
high-proteinpaleo-friendlygluten-free
Pork Loin Salad with Charred Corn, Black Beans & Cilantro LimeIntermediate
Lunch

Pork Loin Salad with Charred Corn, Black Beans & Cilantro Lime

Seared lean pork over a warm salad of grilled corn and legumes

592 cal · 48g protein · 33 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Charred Tomato & Olive SauceIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Charred Tomato & Olive Sauce

Juicy breast, warm braise, rustic finish

678 cal · 48g protein · 32 min
high-proteinMediterraneangluten-free
Grilled Chicken & Charred Corn Salad with Cilantro-Lime DressingEasy
Lunch

Grilled Chicken & Charred Corn Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing

Herb-marinated chicken breast, charred sweet corn, crispy tortilla strips, avocado, queso fresco

729 cal · 48g protein · 24 min
high-proteingluten-freequick
Roasted Pork Shoulder with Spring Fava Beans, Artichoke & Salsa VerdeSophisticated
Dinner

Roasted Pork Shoulder with Spring Fava Beans, Artichoke & Salsa Verde

Portuguese mountain cooking meets spring's finest vegetables

821 cal · 48g protein · 57 min
high-proteingluten-free
Charred Red Snapper & Avocado Salad with Citrus-Hazelnut DressingIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Red Snapper & Avocado Salad with Citrus-Hazelnut Dressing

Pan-seared snapper fillet atop mixed greens, ripe avocado, and crispy breadcrumb croutons

893 cal · 48g protein · 30 min
intermediate-technique30-minutehigh-protein
Pan-Seared John Dory with Burnt Almond & Caper Emulsion, Charred Romano Beans & Crispy Garlic BreadcrumbsSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared John Dory with Burnt Almond & Caper Emulsion, Charred Romano Beans & Crispy Garlic Breadcrumbs

Delicate Portuguese flatfish with burnished brown butter, toasted almonds, capers and crème fraîche, served alongside charred green beans and herbed garlic-spiked breadcrumbs

1255 cal · 48g protein · 45 min
high-proteinpescatariansophisticated
Jerk Mahi-Mahi & Black Bean RiceEasy
Lunch

Jerk Mahi-Mahi & Black Bean Rice

Spiced grilled fish with coconut-lime-scented rice

667 cal · 48g protein · 25 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Pan-Seared Beef Sirloin with Star Anise, Charred Pineapple & Cilantro OilSophisticated
Dinner

Pan-Seared Beef Sirloin with Star Anise, Charred Pineapple & Cilantro Oil

Caramelized sirloin steak with warm spice and tropical fruit sweetness, finished with fragrant herb oil

711 cal · 48g protein · 55 min
high-proteinbeef
Pan-Seared Tuna Collar with Charred Edamame, Ponzu Emulsion & Crispy Wonton DustIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Tuna Collar with Charred Edamame, Ponzu Emulsion & Crispy Wonton Dust

Buttery, luxe fish neck with bright, crunchy texture play

677 cal · 48g protein · 35 min
high-proteinJapanese35-minute
Charred Branzino Crudo with Purple Potato Salad, Ají Verde & Crispy ShallotsIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Branzino Crudo with Purple Potato Salad, Ají Verde & Crispy Shallots

Paper-thin raw branzino, roasted purple potatoes, serrano-cilantro sauce, fried shallots

889 cal · 48g protein · 42 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinpescatarian
Sake-Braised Chicken Thigh with Shiitake Duxelles, Charred Baby Bok Choy & Saffron RiceIntermediate
Dinner

Sake-Braised Chicken Thigh with Shiitake Duxelles, Charred Baby Bok Choy & Saffron Rice

Umami-forward braise with silky rice and tender greens

1106 cal · 48g protein · 60 min
high-proteinJapaneseone-pan