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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.

Pan-Seared Whole Branzino with Lovage, Black Garlic & Charred Lemon SpätzleSophisticated
Dinner

Pan-Seared Whole Branzino with Lovage, Black Garlic & Charred Lemon Spätzle

Delicate fish, fragrant herb, umami richness, hand-rolled pasta

1039 cal · 73g protein · 52 min
high-proteinlow-carb-adaptableomega-3-rich
Galbijjim Braised Short Rib with Shiitake, Chestnut & Jeotgal-Miso ReductionSophisticated
Dinner

Galbijjim Braised Short Rib with Shiitake, Chestnut & Jeotgal-Miso Reduction

Slow-braised Korean beef with umami-rich mushroom and nut consommé

949 cal · 73g protein · 165 min
high-proteinslow-cooked
Cá Nướng Lá Chanh với Cơm Chiên TỏiIntermediate
Dinner

Cá Nướng Lá Chanh với Cơm Chiên Tỏi

Whole grilled fish in lemongrass-lime leaves with crispy garlic fried rice

805 cal · 73g protein · 38 min
high-proteingluten-free
Lamb Riblets with Charred Serrano and Black Garlic GlazeIntermediate
Dinner

Lamb Riblets with Charred Serrano and Black Garlic Glaze

Meaty, caramelized, and balanced with heat and umami

721 cal · 72g protein · 105 min
high-proteingluten-free
Lubina a la Sal con Romesco y Espinacas a la CatalanaIntermediate
Dinner

Lubina a la Sal con Romesco y Espinacas a la Catalana

Whole branzino baked in salt crust, served with roasted red-pepper sauce and Catalan spinach

885 cal · 72g protein · 43 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pan-Seared Branzino with Tamarind Glaze & Charred BroccoliniSophisticated
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino with Tamarind Glaze & Charred Broccolini

Crispy-skinned fish with tangy-sweet Southeast Asian sauce

847 cal · 72g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Pan-Seared Beef Sirloin with Charred Sherry Vinaigrette & Grilled RadicchioIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Beef Sirloin with Charred Sherry Vinaigrette & Grilled Radicchio

Tender beef, bitter-sweet greens, and a tangy Spanish sauce.

1102 cal · 72g protein · 30 min
high-proteinintermediate30-minute
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Soy-Kombu Dashi, Charred Shishito & Burnt Miso EmulsionSophisticated
Dinner

Whole Branzino en Papillote with Soy-Kombu Dashi, Charred Shishito & Burnt Miso Emulsion

steamed white fish, umami broth, Japanese technique, table drama

757 cal · 72g protein · 50 min
high-proteinseafood-forwardpaleo-friendly
Pan-Seared Branzino with Burnt Onion Relish & Charred Lemon YogurtEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino with Burnt Onion Relish & Charred Lemon Yogurt

Crispy-skinned fish crowned with caramelized onions and cooling yogurt

678 cal · 72g protein · 28 min
paleogluten-freehigh-protein
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Capers & Charred LemonEasy
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Capers & Charred Lemon

Mediterranean sea bass steamed in parchment with saffron rice and olives

937 cal · 72g protein · 32 min
gluten-freehigh-protein30-minute
Lubina a la Sal con RomescoEasy
Dinner

Lubina a la Sal con Romesco

Whole sea bass baked in salt crust with charred pepper and almond sauce

1075 cal · 71g protein · 34 min
high-protein30-minutegluten-free
Branzino Entero a la Sal Negra with Charred Habanero-Cilantro Butter & Roasted CeleriacSophisticated
Dinner

Branzino Entero a la Sal Negra with Charred Habanero-Cilantro Butter & Roasted Celeriac

Whole fish in black Peruvian salt crust, spiced herb butter, caramelized root vegetable

845 cal · 71g protein · 70 min
high-proteingluten-free
Charred Corn & Roasted Chicken Salad with Crispy Shallot OilEasy
Lunch

Charred Corn & Roasted Chicken Salad with Crispy Shallot Oil

Smoky, crunchy, herbaceous, October-perfect

842 cal · 71g protein · 12 min
high-proteinquicklow-lift
Pan-Seared Ribeye with Charred Mushroom Jus & Crispy Sage PotatoesIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Ribeye with Charred Mushroom Jus & Crispy Sage Potatoes

Perfect steak, umami-rich sauce, golden potato cake

997 cal · 70g protein · 43 min
high-proteinketo-friendlygluten-free
Insalata di Polpo Crudo con Barbabietola Arrostita, Sedano Rapa e Acciuga FermentataSophisticated
Lunch

Insalata di Polpo Crudo con Barbabietola Arrostita, Sedano Rapa e Acciuga Fermentata

Raw octopus carpaccio, roasted beets, crispy celeriac, aged anchovy

937 cal · 69g protein · 85 min
high-proteinpescatarianraw-cookedfermented
Yakitori Chicken Bowl with Charred Scallion & Sesame RiceEasy
Lunch

Yakitori Chicken Bowl with Charred Scallion & Sesame Rice

Grilled skewered chicken glazed and ginger-soy bright

1264 cal · 69g protein · 20 min
high-protein30-minutegluten-free-option
Soy-Butter Glazed Branzino with Charred Shishito & Toasted Barley CrumbSophisticated
Dinner

Soy-Butter Glazed Branzino with Charred Shishito & Toasted Barley Crumb

Whole roasted Mediterranean branzino with umami glaze, blistered shishito peppers & nutty barley crust

954 cal · 69g protein · 75 min
high-proteinpescatarian
Pan-Seared Branzino GochugaruEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino Gochugaru

Whole fish with chili oil, charred scallion & sesame rice

1454 cal · 69g protein · 22 min
high-proteingluten-freepescatarian
Croquetas de Bacalao Desmenuzado con Romesco Asado y Aioli de AzafránIntermediate
Appetizer

Croquetas de Bacalao Desmenuzado con Romesco Asado y Aioli de Azafrán

Crispy salt cod croquetas, charred romesco, saffron aioli

855 cal · 69g protein · 42 min
seafoodhigh-proteinintermediate
Whole Roasted Branzino with Fennel, Charred Lemon & Green Olive TapenadeIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino with Fennel, Charred Lemon & Green Olive Tapenade

Mediterranean white fish, caramelized anise, saffron-lemon beurre blanc

1051 cal · 68g protein · 34 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinmediterranean
Whole Roasted Branzino with Allspice-Lime Glaze, Charred Christophene & CallalooIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino with Allspice-Lime Glaze, Charred Christophene & Callaloo

Caribbean whole fish with roasted squash and sautéed greens

726 cal · 68g protein · 50 min
high-proteingluten-freedairy-free
Pan-Seared Branzino with Crispy Rosemary, Roasted Grapes & Brown Butter EmulsionIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino with Crispy Rosemary, Roasted Grapes & Brown Butter Emulsion

Whole Mediterranean fish with roasted grape agrodolce and herb-infused browned butter sauce

1055 cal · 68g protein · 43 min
mediterraneangluten-freehigh-protein
Pan-Roasted Venison Loin with Cherry-Juniper Gastrique & Spiced Root Vegetable PuréeIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Roasted Venison Loin with Cherry-Juniper Gastrique & Spiced Root Vegetable Purée

Seared venison, tart-sweet cherry reduction, aromatic juniper, silky vegetable cream

1120 cal · 68g protein · 40 min
high-proteinintermediaterefined
Charred Mahi-Mahi & Ackee with Coconut-Cilantro RiceIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Mahi-Mahi & Ackee with Coconut-Cilantro Rice

West Indian fish with buttery Caribbean fruit and fragrant coconut-lime rice

1287 cal · 68g protein · 35 min
high-proteingluten-freepescatarian