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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.

Grilled Whole Branzino with Charred Fennel & Saffron VinaigretteIntermediate
Dinner

Grilled Whole Branzino with Charred Fennel & Saffron Vinaigrette

Mediterranean sea bass, herb-crusted, charred vegetables, golden-spiced oil

1206 cal · 163g protein · 34 min
high-proteingluten-freepescatarianpaleo
Pan-Seared Branzino en PapilloteIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote

Whole fish steamed with tomatoes, Castelvetrano olives & oregano

1220 cal · 162g protein · 30 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinpaleo
Branzino in Cartoccio con Limone e OliveEasy
Dinner

Branzino in Cartoccio con Limone e Olive

Whole sea bass steamed en papillote with spring vegetables

1209 cal · 162g protein · 25 min
high-proteingluten-free20-minute
Peixe Grelhado com Molho de Malagueta (Grilled Fish with Malagueta Pepper Sauce)Easy
Dinner

Peixe Grelhado com Molho de Malagueta (Grilled Fish with Malagueta Pepper Sauce)

Charred wild branzino kissed with lemon, surrounded by fiery, garlicky red pepper sauce

1383 cal · 162g protein · 27 min
high-proteingluten-free30-minute
Branzino al Ajillo with Charred Lemon & Crispy SageEasy
Dinner

Branzino al Ajillo with Charred Lemon & Crispy Sage

Pan-seared whole fish with garlic oil and fresh herbs

1213 cal · 161g protein · 24 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo
Turkey Leg Confit with Charred Lemon & Braised OlivesSophisticated
Dinner

Turkey Leg Confit with Charred Lemon & Braised Olives

Slow-roasted turkey leg, fall-apart tender, with warm olive tapenade

1465 cal · 137g protein · 145 min
high-proteinMediterraneangluten-free
Whole Roasted Red Snapper in Charred Lime Leaf Oil with Roasted Breadfruit & Pigeon Pea RagoutSophisticated
Dinner

Whole Roasted Red Snapper in Charred Lime Leaf Oil with Roasted Breadfruit & Pigeon Pea Ragout

Whole baked fish in a fragrant herb oil, served with Caribbean root vegetable ragù

1777 cal · 129g protein · 110 min
high-proteinseafoodlow-carb
Whole Red Snapper en Papillote with Charred Okra & Callaloo BrothIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Red Snapper en Papillote with Charred Okra & Callaloo Broth

Steam-roasted island fish with creamed callaloo and crispy okra

945 cal · 122g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-freepescatarian
Escovitch Red Snapper with Charred Pineapple, Habanero Oil & Roasted Root VegetablesIntermediate
Dinner

Escovitch Red Snapper with Charred Pineapple, Habanero Oil & Roasted Root Vegetables

Whole Caribbean fish with pickled pepper sauce, caramelized fruit, golden oil

1139 cal · 121g protein · 40 min
paleogluten-freehigh-protein
Whole Roasted Red Snapper en Papillote with Charred Lime, Sofrito Emulsion & Crispy Plantain ShardsSophisticated
Dinner

Whole Roasted Red Snapper en Papillote with Charred Lime, Sofrito Emulsion & Crispy Plantain Shards

A showstopping whole fish sealed in parchment, opened at table

1263 cal · 120g protein · 62 min
gluten-freehigh-protein
Pan-Seared Red Snapper en Papillote with Ackee Foam, Charred Sea Beans & Passion Fruit Beurre BlancSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared Red Snapper en Papillote with Ackee Foam, Charred Sea Beans & Passion Fruit Beurre Blanc

A whole fish in paper, steamed with Caribbean brightness and refinement

973 cal · 117g protein · 53 min
gluten-freehigh-protein
Tandoori-Spiced Branzino en Papillote with Green Mango, Charred Fennel & Black Cumin RiceSophisticated
Dinner

Tandoori-Spiced Branzino en Papillote with Green Mango, Charred Fennel & Black Cumin Rice

Whole fish steamed in parchment with vibrant green mango, fragrant fennel and spiced basmati

1393 cal · 114g protein · 46 min
paleodairy-freegluten-freehigh-protein
Braised Pork Shoulder with Ancho Chile and CitrusIntermediate
Dinner

Braised Pork Shoulder with Ancho Chile and Citrus

A slow-seared pork shoulder finished in a rich, complex chile-orange sauce

1156 cal · 113g protein · 57 min
high-proteingluten-freedairy-free
Garoupa Inteira en Papillote com Limão Assado, Coentro Fresco & Manteiga de Azeite VerdeSophisticated
Dinner

Garoupa Inteira en Papillote com Limão Assado, Coentro Fresco & Manteiga de Azeite Verde

Whole grouper steamed in parchment with charred lemon, cilantro, and green-herb butter

1892 cal · 111g protein · 70 min
high-proteingluten-freerestaurant-quality
Whole Roasted Lapu-Lapu en Papillote with Lemongrass Beurre Blanc, Green Mango & Charred ShishitoSophisticated
Dinner

Whole Roasted Lapu-Lapu en Papillote with Lemongrass Beurre Blanc, Green Mango & Charred Shishito

Whole fish in parchment—aromatic, tender, pristine

1147 cal · 110g protein · 55 min
gluten-freedairy-freehigh-protein40-90min
Whole Roasted Branzino with Charred Lemon, Green Olive Tapenade & Herbed CouscousSophisticated
Lunch

Whole Roasted Branzino with Charred Lemon, Green Olive Tapenade & Herbed Couscous

Portuguese-inspired whole fish with Mediterranean brightness

1342 cal · 109g protein · 55 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pork Shoulder Chop with Charred Cabbage & Sake-Shoyu Pan SauceIntermediate
Dinner

Pork Shoulder Chop with Charred Cabbage & Sake-Shoyu Pan Sauce

A thick, juicy boneless chop with a deep sear, served with braised purple cabbage and a silky sake-soy reduction.

1018 cal · 103g protein · 38 min
high-proteingluten-free
Branzino Entero a la Sal con Romesco y EspárragosEasy
Dinner

Branzino Entero a la Sal con Romesco y Espárragos

Whole roasted sea bream in salt crust, romesco sauce, charred asparagus

854 cal · 101g protein · 28 min
high-proteinlow-carb
Croquetas de Bacalao com Aioli de Açafrão e Pimenta-RosaSophisticated
In-between

Croquetas de Bacalao com Aioli de Açafrão e Pimenta-Rosa

Golden-crisp salt cod croquettes with saffron and pink peppercorn aioli

2332 cal · 100g protein · 60 min
high-proteintraditional Portuguese
Charred Halibut with Burnt Shallot-Green Chilli Emulsion, Crispy Chickpea Cake & Mustard Oil MicrogreensSophisticated
Lunch

Charred Halibut with Burnt Shallot-Green Chilli Emulsion, Crispy Chickpea Cake & Mustard Oil Microgreens

Delicate white fish anchored by punchy spiced aromatics and textural contrasts

1296 cal · 100g protein · 50 min
high-proteinpescatariansophisticated
Whole Roasted Snapper en Papillote with Charred Lime, Allspice & Coconut BrothSophisticated
Dinner

Whole Roasted Snapper en Papillote with Charred Lime, Allspice & Coconut Broth

Whole fish, aromatic steam, tropical spice, citrus brightness

1030 cal · 98g protein · 65 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinsophisticated-seafood
Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Tomato Ragù & PappardelleIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Tomato Ragù & Pappardelle

Dark meat, slow-braised tomato sauce, wide ribbon pasta

1832 cal · 96g protein · 70 min
high-proteincomfort-food
Whole Red Snapper Jerk-Braised in Banana Leaves with Charred Okra & Spiced Black RiceSophisticated
Dinner

Whole Red Snapper Jerk-Braised in Banana Leaves with Charred Okra & Spiced Black Rice

Island showstopper with jerk aromatics & okra

631 cal · 96g protein · 53 min
high-proteingluten-freedairy-free
Kashmiri Spiced Lamb Chops with Walnut Cream & Charred GreensIntermediate
Dinner

Kashmiri Spiced Lamb Chops with Walnut Cream & Charred Greens

Pan-seared lamb finished in a fragrant yogurt sauce with toasted walnuts

1021 cal · 95g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-freeintermediate-skilled