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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.

Seared Chicken Breast with Charred Lime-Herb Oil and AvocadoIntermediate
Lunch

Seared Chicken Breast with Charred Lime-Herb Oil and Avocado

Pan-seared, juicy, herbaceous sauce.

796 cal · 46g protein · 30 min
high-proteinglutenfree30-minute
Grilled Mackerel & Charred White Bean Salad with Bitter Greens & Anchovy VinaigretteIntermediate
Lunch

Grilled Mackerel & Charred White Bean Salad with Bitter Greens & Anchovy Vinaigrette

Oily fish, smoky beans, peppery greens, salty umami dressing

806 cal · 46g protein · 32 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinpaleo-friendly
Ceviche de Caballa with Crispy Wonton Shells, Pickled Red Onion & Cilantro OilIntermediate
Lunch

Ceviche de Caballa with Crispy Wonton Shells, Pickled Red Onion & Cilantro Oil

Peru's most iconic dish reimagined with textural drama

626 cal · 46g protein · 32 min
pescatarianhigh-proteingluten-free-adaptable
Seared Scallop & Corn Purée with Brown Butter Sage & Crispy CapersIntermediate
Appetizer

Seared Scallop & Corn Purée with Brown Butter Sage & Crispy Capers

Sweet scallop, silky corn, nutty butter, herbaceous crackle

700 cal · 46g protein · 25 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Butter Chicken with Green Peas & Cashew Cream RiceEasy
Dinner

Butter Chicken with Green Peas & Cashew Cream Rice

Tomato-cream sauce, tender chicken, fragrant basmati, done in 25 minutes

431 cal · 46g protein · 25 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Apple-Sage Pan Sauce and Buttered SpaetzleIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Apple-Sage Pan Sauce and Buttered Spaetzle

Juicy chops, tart-sweet sauce, tender egg noodles

717 cal · 46g protein · 50 min
high-protein
Tibs Lamb with Beetroot Fondant, Caraway-Toasted Barley & Roasted Shallot OilSophisticated
Lunch

Tibs Lamb with Beetroot Fondant, Caraway-Toasted Barley & Roasted Shallot Oil

Tender cubed lamb, charred root vegetables, earthy grain, complex spice

1059 cal · 46g protein · 80 min
high-proteingluten-free-grainsophisticated
Grilled Mero with Charred Tomatillo-Serrano Emulsion & Spring VegetablesIntermediate
Lunch

Grilled Mero with Charred Tomatillo-Serrano Emulsion & Spring Vegetables

Pan-seared white fish with raw tomatillo oil and young tender greens

743 cal · 45g protein · 33 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Charred Mahi-Mahi with Roasted Calamansi Beurre Blanc & Crispy Hearts of Palm SaladSophisticated
Lunch

Charred Mahi-Mahi with Roasted Calamansi Beurre Blanc & Crispy Hearts of Palm Salad

Seared fish with burnt citrus brown butter and tender palm heart crisp

1151 cal · 45g protein · 80 min
high-proteinseafood
Croquetas de Camarão com MaracujáIntermediate
Snack

Croquetas de Camarão com Maracujá

Crispy shrimp croquettes with passion fruit aioli

822 cal · 45g protein · 38 min
high-proteinintermediate-technique
Pan-Seared Beef Steak with Charred Root Vegetable & Brown Butter SauceIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Beef Steak with Charred Root Vegetable & Brown Butter Sauce

A perfectly seared steak—crust and pink center—with a silky brown butter pan sauce and roasted roots.

835 cal · 45g protein · 43 min
high-proteingluten-free
Braised Lamb Shoulder with Spiced Root Vegetables, Sour Cherry Gastrique & Horseradish CreamSophisticated
Dinner

Braised Lamb Shoulder with Spiced Root Vegetables, Sour Cherry Gastrique & Horseradish Cream

Slow-braised lamb shoulder with German spices, root vegetables & bright cherry glaze

778 cal · 45g protein · 140 min
high-proteingluten-free-adaptable
Jerk-Spiced Mahi-Mahi with Charred Pineapple & Black Bean RagùEasy
Dinner

Jerk-Spiced Mahi-Mahi with Charred Pineapple & Black Bean Ragù

Perfectly seared white fish with spiced jerk crust, caramelized pineapple, earthy beans

482 cal · 45g protein · 22 min
high-proteingluten-free30-minute
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Artichoke, Green Olive Tapenade & Crispy LemonIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Artichoke, Green Olive Tapenade & Crispy Lemon

browned butter, fresh thyme, roasted baby artichokes

667 cal · 45g protein · 35 min
high-proteinomega-3
Pan-Seared Milkfish with Sour Tamarind Broth & Charred Bok ChoyIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Milkfish with Sour Tamarind Broth & Charred Bok Choy

Crispy-skinned milkfish in a sour, savory, spicy broth with tender charred greens

608 cal · 45g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-freeweeknight-fancy
Seared Swordfish with Charred Corn Esquites & Lime AioliIntermediate
Lunch

Seared Swordfish with Charred Corn Esquites & Lime Aioli

Thick-cut fish with creamed corn and citrus richness

1213 cal · 45g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-free-option
Charred Halloumi & White Bean Salad with Herb OilEasy
Lunch

Charred Halloumi & White Bean Salad with Herb Oil

Warm salty cheese with creamy beans, roasted vegetables and oregano dressing

849 cal · 45g protein · 20 min
high-proteinvegetarian20-minute
Pan-Seared Tilapia with Injera-Spiced Charred Okra & Millet PilafEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Tilapia with Injera-Spiced Charred Okra & Millet Pilaf

Delicate fish, warm spices, crispy vegetables

639 cal · 45g protein · 25 min
high-proteingluten-free30-minute
Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin with Black Garlic Emulsion and Roasted Root Vegetable DustSophisticated
Dinner

Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin with Black Garlic Emulsion and Roasted Root Vegetable Dust

Lean, elegant pork; umami depths from slow-cooked garlic

560 cal · 45g protein · 65 min
high-proteinpaleo-friendly
Doro Tibs with Roasted Beet, Caraway & Teff Risotto, Charred BroccoliniIntermediate
Dinner

Doro Tibs with Roasted Beet, Caraway & Teff Risotto, Charred Broccolini

Pan-seared chicken with Ethiopian spice, earthy risotto, and bitter greens

701 cal · 45g protein · 53 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinintermediate
Pan-Seared Snapper with Tamarind Glaze & Charred BroccoliniEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Snapper with Tamarind Glaze & Charred Broccolini

Crispy skin, sweet-tart glaze, smoky greens, jasmine rice

724 cal · 45g protein · 23 min
high-proteingluten-freedairy-free
Pan-Seared Turkey Thigh with Black Garlic and Bok ChoyIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Turkey Thigh with Black Garlic and Bok Choy

Crispy-skinned thigh, umami-rich sauce, tender greens.

666 cal · 45g protein · 36 min
high-proteinlow-carb
Coconut Fish Curry with Mustard Oil & Charred OkraIntermediate
Lunch

Coconut Fish Curry with Mustard Oil & Charred Okra

Silky coconut broth, flaky white fish, crispy-edged okra

904 cal · 45g protein · 43 min
high-proteindairy-free
Tori Soboro Don with Ginger-Scallion Sauce & Crispy Rice CrustEasy
Lunch

Tori Soboro Don with Ginger-Scallion Sauce & Crispy Rice Crust

Ground chicken rice bowl with silky egg ribbons and punchy ginger oil

599 cal · 45g protein · 23 min
high-protein30-minutegluten-free-option