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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.

Crispy Labne Cakes with Hot Honey & Toasted NigellaIntermediate
Snack

Crispy Labne Cakes with Hot Honey & Toasted Nigella

fried strained yogurt discs with chili-spiced honey drizzle

294 cal · 6g protein · 27 min
vegetarian30-minutehigh-protein
Pan-Seared Wahoo with Charred Papaya Relish, Toasted Coconut & Lime Beurre BlancSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared Wahoo with Charred Papaya Relish, Toasted Coconut & Lime Beurre Blanc

Firm white fish with tropical fruit, crispy breadcrumb topping and silky brown butter sauce

854 cal · 6g protein · 65 min
high-proteingluten-free
Whipped Labne & Crispy Pita ChipsIntermediate
In-between

Whipped Labne & Crispy Pita Chips

Tangy, creamy, crunchy, simple

258 cal · 6g protein · 17 min
high-proteinMediterraneanvegetarian
Crispy Lumpia Sheets with Charred Calamansi–Miso Dipping Sauce & Soft YolkIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Lumpia Sheets with Charred Calamansi–Miso Dipping Sauce & Soft Yolk

Shattered phyllo tubes meet umami-bright dipping sauce and a jammy egg yolk treasure

1038 cal · 6g protein · 38 min
vegetarianhigh-protein
Blistered Shishito Peppers with Gochujang-Sesame Glaze & Crispy Anchovy CrumbleEasy
Appetizer

Blistered Shishito Peppers with Gochujang-Sesame Glaze & Crispy Anchovy Crumble

Charred peppers tossed in spicy-sweet glaze with umami punch

328 cal · 6g protein · 15 min
gluten-freeunder-20-minhigh-protein
Cucumber and Dill Ayran CoolerEasy
In-between

Cucumber and Dill Ayran Cooler

Chilled yogurt drink with herbs and mint

107 cal · 6g protein · 5 min
vegetarianhigh-protein5-minuteno-cook
Tiradito de Pez Espada con Crema de Ají Rojo y Crocante de MaízIntermediate
Appetizer

Tiradito de Pez Espada con Crema de Ají Rojo y Crocante de Maíz

Kingfish crudo with red chili cream, crispy corn, and jalapeño oil

497 cal · 5g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pan-Seared Char with Charred Beets, Dill Oil & Crispy CapersIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Char with Charred Beets, Dill Oil & Crispy Capers

Alpine trout caught perfection with roasted earthiness and bright herb

822 cal · 5g protein · 40 min
high-proteinomega-3-richgluten-free
Roasted Seaweed & Anchovy Crisps with Gochugaru OilEasy
Snack

Roasted Seaweed & Anchovy Crisps with Gochugaru Oil

Umami-packed Korean seaweed with spiced oil

235 cal · 5g protein · 11 min
high-proteinquick-snackgluten-free
Charred Scallop & Green Mango Tostada with Crispy Shallot Oil & Coconut FoamSophisticated
Appetizer

Charred Scallop & Green Mango Tostada with Crispy Shallot Oil & Coconut Foam

Seared scallop, tangy mango, toasted tortilla, airy foam

524 cal · 5g protein · 60 min
gluten-freesophisticated-seafoodhigh-protein
Crispy Tuile Cups with Escamoles, Charred Corn & Black Garlic OilEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Tuile Cups with Escamoles, Charred Corn & Black Garlic Oil

Delicate corn tuile vessels holding ancient protein, roasted corn, and umami richness

325 cal · 5g protein · 33 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo
Doro Tibs Crispy Injera Cone with Charred Broccolini & Spiced JusSophisticated
Appetizer

Doro Tibs Crispy Injera Cone with Charred Broccolini & Spiced Jus

Saffron-braised chicken, nigella seed crust, pomegranate gastrique

298 cal · 5g protein · 85 min
high-proteingluten-free
Sake-Glazed Hamachi Collar with Charred Shishito Peppers & Miso-Butter GreensIntermediate
Dinner

Sake-Glazed Hamachi Collar with Charred Shishito Peppers & Miso-Butter Greens

Buttery fish collar with blistered peppers and umami greens

313 cal · 4g protein · 35 min
high-proteinomega-3gluten-free
Pomegranate-Glazed Lamb Shoulder Chops with Charred Eggplant & MintIntermediate
Dinner

Pomegranate-Glazed Lamb Shoulder Chops with Charred Eggplant & Mint

Spiced lamb, tart-sweet pomegranate molasses, silky roasted eggplant

430 cal · 4g protein · 38 min
gluten-freepaleo-friendlyhigh-protein
Mango Lassi with Cardamom & Black SaltEasy
In-between

Mango Lassi with Cardamom & Black Salt

Cooling spiced yogurt drink, fresh mango, creamy finish

327 cal · 4g protein · 8 min
vegetariangluten-freehigh-protein
Crispy Turkey Skin Cracklings with Charred Corn Purée & Lime DustIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Turkey Skin Cracklings with Charred Corn Purée & Lime Dust

Shattered, puffed turkey skin over a silky corn cream with a piquant lime-salt finish.

196 cal · 4g protein · 32 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pan-Seared Mero en Papillote with Charred Tropical Fruit, Scotch Bonnet Beurre Blanc & Crispy Cassava RibbonsSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared Mero en Papillote with Charred Tropical Fruit, Scotch Bonnet Beurre Blanc & Crispy Cassava Ribbons

Delicate fish steamed in its own aromatics, finished with Caribbean heat and crunch

2682 cal · 4g protein · 70 min
paleo-friendlygluten-freehigh-protein
Pan-Seared Beef Rib Eye with Peppercorn Jus & Pommes AnnaSophisticated
Dinner

Pan-Seared Beef Rib Eye with Peppercorn Jus & Pommes Anna

A thick-cut steak, rested and sliced, paired with crispy potato cake

132 cal · 4g protein · 55 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pork Collar Steak with Gochugaru-Miso Glaze & Charred Bok ChoyIntermediate
Lunch

Pork Collar Steak with Gochugaru-Miso Glaze & Charred Bok Choy

Tender, caramelized pork collar with spicy umami reduction and tender charred greens

294 cal · 4g protein · 30 min
low-carbhigh-proteingluten-free
Charred Conch Salad with Green Mango, Avocado & Citrus OilIntermediate
Appetizer

Charred Conch Salad with Green Mango, Avocado & Citrus Oil

Caribbean raw conch with tropical fruit and herb vinaigrette

491 cal · 3g protein · 24 min
high-proteingluten-freedairy-free
Beef Carpaccio with Whipped Horseradish & Beet CrispsIntermediate
Lunch

Beef Carpaccio with Whipped Horseradish & Beet Crisps

Silken raw beef, peppery arugula, bright horseradish cream, and crispy roasted beets.

226 cal · 3g protein · 32 min
high-proteingluten-free
Cured Yellowtail with Charred Mango, Black Garlic & Crispy Plantain DustSophisticated
Appetizer

Cured Yellowtail with Charred Mango, Black Garlic & Crispy Plantain Dust

Ceviche-adjacent crudo with island fruit and umami crunch

855 cal · 3g protein · 50 min
gluten-freehigh-protein
Tôm Nướng Muối Ớt – Charred Prawns in Salt & Chili Crust with Burnt Garlic Oil & Herb DipSophisticated
Appetizer

Tôm Nướng Muối Ớt – Charred Prawns in Salt & Chili Crust with Burnt Garlic Oil & Herb Dip

Giant prawns in a crispy salt-chili shell, burnt garlic drizzle & Vietnamese herbs

138 cal · 3g protein · 45 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinpaleo-friendly
Pan-Seared Branzino with Green Olive Tapenade & Charred GreensEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino with Green Olive Tapenade & Charred Greens

flaky, buttery fish; salty, briny, herbal

382 cal · 3g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleounder-25-min