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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 Branzino & Spring Pea SaladEasy
Lunch

Grilled Branzino & Spring Pea Salad

Pan-seared white fish with charred lemon, fresh peas, and basil oil

578 cal · 29g protein · 22 min
high-proteingluten-free20-minute
Charred Kohlrabi & Emmer Salad with Smoked Trout & Horseradish CreamIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Kohlrabi & Emmer Salad with Smoked Trout & Horseradish Cream

Nutty grain, peppery brassica, smoky fish, creamy heat

624 cal · 29g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-free-adaptableanti-inflammatory
Labneh & Green Herb Scramble with Crispy Pita ChipsIntermediate
Breakfast

Labneh & Green Herb Scramble with Crispy Pita Chips

creamy strained yogurt with eggs, spring herbs & sumac toast

492 cal · 29g protein · 20 min
vegetarian20-minutehigh-protein
Spiced Lamb Shoulder Chops with Charred Eggplant Purée & Green Olive-Pomegranate CouscousSophisticated
Dinner

Spiced Lamb Shoulder Chops with Charred Eggplant Purée & Green Olive-Pomegranate Couscous

Thick-cut lamb, pan-seared & aromatic, over silky eggplant & jeweled grain pilaf

1094 cal · 29g protein · 53 min
high-proteingluten-free-optionpaleo-friendly
Baked Bacalao Croquetas with Lemon AioliEasy
Appetizer

Baked Bacalao Croquetas with Lemon Aioli

Golden, crispy salt-cod fritters—a Portuguese tavern classic, made easy

650 cal · 29g protein · 27 min
high-protein30-minute
Soy-Butter Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Anchovy & Charred Scallion OilSophisticated
Breakfast

Soy-Butter Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Anchovy & Charred Scallion Oil

Silky custard of eggs, umami depth, shimmering herb oil

640 cal · 29g protein · 47 min
high-proteinumami-forwardgluten-free-adaptable
Pastéis de Nata Salgados com Camarão e DillIntermediate
Appetizer

Pastéis de Nata Salgados com Camarão e Dill

Crispy phyllo cups filled with poached shrimp, crème fraîche & dill

709 cal · 29g protein · 40 min
high-proteinintermediate-technique
Seared Calamari with Charred Friggitelli, Burnt Garlic & Salsa VerdeIntermediate
Lunch

Seared Calamari with Charred Friggitelli, Burnt Garlic & Salsa Verde

Tender squid, blistered peppers, herbal oil, a technique-driven plate

461 cal · 29g protein · 27 min
high-proteinlow-carbgluten-free
Grilled Halloumi with Charred Radicchio, Balsamic & Toasted HazelnutIntermediate
In-between

Grilled Halloumi with Charred Radicchio, Balsamic & Toasted Hazelnut

Squeaky cheese, bitter greens, sweet-tart reduction, crunch

724 cal · 29g protein · 22 min
high-proteinvegetariangluten-free
Whipped Feta & Herb Scramble with Crispy Phyllo ShardsSophisticated
Breakfast

Whipped Feta & Herb Scramble with Crispy Phyllo Shards

Silky eggs with tangy cheese and shattered pastry

687 cal · 29g protein · 30 min
high-proteinMediterraneanelegant
Quinoa Crudo con Huevo Frito y Ají Amarillo OilIntermediate
Breakfast

Quinoa Crudo con Huevo Frito y Ají Amarillo Oil

Toasted grain bowl with crispy-edged egg and charred chili butter

1089 cal · 29g protein · 26 min
high-proteingluten-freeunder-30-min
Somen with Charred Summer Vegetables, Dashi-Miso Broth & Crispy Chicken SkinIntermediate
Lunch

Somen with Charred Summer Vegetables, Dashi-Miso Broth & Crispy Chicken Skin

Chilled buckwheat noodles in umami broth with karaage-spiced chicken cracklings

587 cal · 29g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-free-option
Pumpernickel Crisps with Smoked Mackerel & Horseradish MousseEasy
Snack

Pumpernickel Crisps with Smoked Mackerel & Horseradish Mousse

Rye-dark crunch with silky whipped mousse and briny fish

742 cal · 29g protein · 22 min
high-proteinlow-carb-friendly
Pan-Seared Squid with Burnt Garlic Oil, Charred Lemon & Crispy Breadcrumb CrumbleIntermediate
Appetizer

Pan-Seared Squid with Burnt Garlic Oil, Charred Lemon & Crispy Breadcrumb Crumble

Tender squid tubes scored and seared until blistered, finished with a nutty burnt-garlic emulsion

598 cal · 29g protein · 24 min
high-proteingluten-free-optionalintermediate
Grilled Sardines with Crispy Sage & Burnt Orange OilEasy
Appetizer

Grilled Sardines with Crispy Sage & Burnt Orange Oil

Whole fish, herbaceous crispness, citrus smoke

578 cal · 29g protein · 16 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo
Smoked Trout Mousse Ramekins with Crispy Rye Soldiers & CapersEasy
Appetizer

Smoked Trout Mousse Ramekins with Crispy Rye Soldiers & Capers

Silky, smoky, and elegant—pure German sophistication

502 cal · 29g protein · 18 min
high-proteingluten-free-ready
Huevos Rancheros with Crispy Chorizo & Charred TomatilloIntermediate
Breakfast

Huevos Rancheros with Crispy Chorizo & Charred Tomatillo

Two eggs in warm salsa verde, spiced chorizo, crispy tortilla chips

555 cal · 29g protein · 28 min
high-proteingluten-freeunder-30-min
Huevos al Ajillo con Jamón Ibérico y Pan Tostado de AceiteSophisticated
Breakfast

Huevos al Ajillo con Jamón Ibérico y Pan Tostado de Aceite

Slow-poached eggs in golden garlic confit with crispy Jamón Ibérico and toasted olive oil bread

908 cal · 29g protein · 26 min
high-proteingluten-free-option
Lamb Shoulder Salad with Roasted Beet, Walnut & Yogurt DressingIntermediate
Lunch

Lamb Shoulder Salad with Roasted Beet, Walnut & Yogurt Dressing

Warm lamb over cool greens, earthy beet, creamy yogurt—autumn made simple

345 cal · 29g protein · 33 min
high-proteingrain-free
Frittata di Asparagi e RicottaEasy
Breakfast

Frittata di Asparagi e Ricotta

Creamy spring asparagus scramble with fresh ricotta

518 cal · 28g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-freespring-vegetable20-minute
Charred Halloumi & Pomegranate Fattoush with Toasted Sumac VinaigretteIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Halloumi & Pomegranate Fattoush with Toasted Sumac Vinaigrette

crispy fried cheese, torn bread salad & tangy pomegranate dressing

677 cal · 28g protein · 27 min
vegetarianhigh-protein
Crispy Scallop Cakes with Romesco & Roasted Garlic AioliIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Scallop Cakes with Romesco & Roasted Garlic Aioli

Pan-fried scallop fritters with two bold, complex dipping sauces

711 cal · 28g protein · 38 min
high-protein
Orzo con Piselli, Fave e Ricotta SalataEasy
Lunch

Orzo con Piselli, Fave e Ricotta Salata

Pearl pasta with spring peas, fava beans, crispy pancetta

763 cal · 28g protein · 25 min
high-proteinspring-vegetable30-minute
Crispy Sweetbread Carpaccio with Hazelnut Oil & Aged BalsamicIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Sweetbread Carpaccio with Hazelnut Oil & Aged Balsamic

Delicate organ meat, raw and raw-adjacent, a bold opener

421 cal · 28g protein · 25 min
high-proteinlow-carbintermediate-technique