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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 Beef Sirloin with Charred Okra & Creole Brown ButterIntermediate
Lunch

Seared Beef Sirloin with Charred Okra & Creole Brown Butter

Pan-seared steak, crispy-fried okra, dark roux butter sauce

2726 cal · 42g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pan-Seared Red Snapper with Charred Breadfruit & Cilantro-Lime ButterEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Red Snapper with Charred Breadfruit & Cilantro-Lime Butter

Island elegance, Caribbean fresh, 22 minutes

611 cal · 42g protein · 22 min
high-proteingluten-freedairy-free
Grilled Sardine Salad with Charred Peppers & Warm BreadEasy
Lunch

Grilled Sardine Salad with Charred Peppers & Warm Bread

Coastal lunch—fresh sardines, roasted peppers, torn bread

797 cal · 42g protein · 23 min
high-proteinomega-3gluten-optional
Seared Halibut with Charred Spring Onion Purée & Spring VegetablesIntermediate
Lunch

Seared Halibut with Charred Spring Onion Purée & Spring Vegetables

Delicate fish, silky purée, bright verdant plate

727 cal · 42g protein · 30 min
high-protein30-minutegluten-free
Rouget Rôti à la Niçoise with Anchovy-Caper VinaigretteEasy
Dinner

Rouget Rôti à la Niçoise with Anchovy-Caper Vinaigrette

Pan-roasted red mullet topped with warm Niçoise salad and crispy garlic browned butter

806 cal · 42g protein · 40 min
seafoodhigh-protein
Braised Lamb Shoulder with Tomato, Olives and Soft PolentaIntermediate
Lunch

Braised Lamb Shoulder with Tomato, Olives and Soft Polenta

Tender lamb leg with Tuscan sauce and creamy cornmeal

735 cal · 42g protein · 65 min
high-proteingluten-freeintermediate
Pork Collar Salad with Green Mango & Thai Lime DressingSophisticated
Lunch

Pork Collar Salad with Green Mango & Thai Lime Dressing

Sliced pork collar with crisp green mango, fresh herbs, and spicy-tart lime dressing

893 cal · 42g protein · 50 min
high-proteindairy-freegluten-free
Bulgogi Lettuce Wrap BowlEasy
Lunch

Bulgogi Lettuce Wrap Bowl

Marinated beef, pickled peach, gochujang mayo over crisp lettuce

728 cal · 42g protein · 18 min
high-proteingluten-freequick
Seared Pork Cheeks with Black Garlic, Crispy Rice Cakes & Charred Scallion OilIntermediate
Dinner

Seared Pork Cheeks with Black Garlic, Crispy Rice Cakes & Charred Scallion Oil

Braised until tender, then seared for a crust—restaurant-level pork

741 cal · 42g protein · 110 min
high-proteingluten-free
Peixe Assado com Mandioca Frita & Salsa de Tomate QueimadoEasy
Lunch

Peixe Assado com Mandioca Frita & Salsa de Tomate Queimado

Pan-seared white fish with crispy cassava fries and charred tomato salsa

1117 cal · 42g protein · 28 min
high-proteingluten-free30-minute
Harissa-Rubbed Lionfish with Roasted Sorghum & Black Garlic OilIntermediate
Dinner

Harissa-Rubbed Lionfish with Roasted Sorghum & Black Garlic Oil

Spiced white fish with ancient grain pilaf

957 cal · 42g protein · 38 min
high-proteindairy-freepescatarian
Pan-Seared Lamb Loin Chops with Charred Corn Miso Butter & Crispy Burnt Garlic OilSophisticated
Dinner

Pan-Seared Lamb Loin Chops with Charred Corn Miso Butter & Crispy Burnt Garlic Oil

Tender lamb chops with umami corn butter and smoky garlic finish

1370 cal · 42g protein · 45 min
high-proteingluten-free
Peixe Grelhado com Aipim Frito, Arroz de Coco e Molho de Pimentão DoceEasy
Lunch

Peixe Grelhado com Aipim Frito, Arroz de Coco e Molho de Pimentão Doce

Charred sea bass with cassava fries, coconut rice and roasted red pepper sauce

1117 cal · 42g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-freepescatarian
Tibs-Style Pan-Seared Beef with Jalapeño, Tomato & Cumin-Lime RiceEasy
Dinner

Tibs-Style Pan-Seared Beef with Jalapeño, Tomato & Cumin-Lime Rice

Quick-seared beef strips with bright chili-tomato sauce

951 cal · 42g protein · 25 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Pan-Seared Mero with Miso-Black Garlic Emulsion & Charred Spring VegetablesIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Mero with Miso-Black Garlic Emulsion & Charred Spring Vegetables

White fish with umami-dark soy-miso glaze and a tangle of blistered snapdragon peas, baby corn, and charred scallions

513 cal · 42g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-freepescatarian
Charred Halloumi & Green Olive Salad with Pomegranate & Crispy SageIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Halloumi & Green Olive Salad with Pomegranate & Crispy Sage

Warm squeaky cheese over roasted vegetables with pomegranate-walnut dressing

1202 cal · 42g protein · 34 min
vegetarianhigh-proteingluten-free
Sumac-Crusted Halloumi with Burnt Honey Labneh & Charred ApricotsEasy
Breakfast

Sumac-Crusted Halloumi with Burnt Honey Labneh & Charred Apricots

Salty cheese with warm stone fruit and spiced yogurt cream

824 cal · 42g protein · 30 min
high-proteinvegetarian30-minute
Escovitch Red SnapperSophisticated
Dinner

Escovitch Red Snapper

Whole fried fish with tangy pickled vegetable sauce and crispy plantain crisps

821 cal · 42g protein · 60 min
high-proteingluten-freecaribbean
Charred Ceviche Blanca with Miso-Burnt Chili Oil & Roasted Aji AmarilloIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Ceviche Blanca with Miso-Burnt Chili Oil & Roasted Aji Amarillo

Sustainable white fish in citrus leche with umami depth

589 cal · 42g protein · 28 min
high-proteindairy-free
Pan-Seared Pork Chop with Charred Corn Puree & Black Garlic JusIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Pork Chop with Charred Corn Puree & Black Garlic Jus

A confident sear and a silky, umami-rich sauce.

585 cal · 42g protein · 43 min
high-proteinpaleo-friendly
Causa Roja Stack with Charred Mero & Ají Rojo EmulsionIntermediate
Lunch

Causa Roja Stack with Charred Mero & Ají Rojo Emulsion

Stacked layers of silky purple potato, charred white fish, and vibrant red pepper cream

644 cal · 41g protein · 45 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo
Sake-Glazed Mackerel with Charred Daikon GreensEasy
Dinner

Sake-Glazed Mackerel with Charred Daikon Greens

Pan-seared mackerel fillet in a silky sake-miso reduction, with tender greens

564 cal · 41g protein · 20 min
high-proteinomega-3-richgluten-free-option
Charred Halibut with Turmeric-Coconut Broth, Crispy Kale & Burnt Garlic ChipsSophisticated
Lunch

Charred Halibut with Turmeric-Coconut Broth, Crispy Kale & Burnt Garlic Chips

Buttery fish in golden spiced broth with emerald greens and punchy garlic

847 cal · 41g protein · 40 min
paleodairy-freegluten-freehigh-protein
Pan-Seared Wild Trout with Charred Corn Silk Velouté & Crispy Alpaca LoinIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Wild Trout with Charred Corn Silk Velouté & Crispy Alpaca Loin

Andean fish and heritage meat with roasted corn essence

641 cal · 41g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-free