EasyDinner
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
Cuisine & diet · 99 recipes
High-Protein Spanish-Style Recipes
High-Protein dishes in the Spanish idiom — real recipes with macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Easy
IntermediateLunch
Stone Fruit & Grilled Halibut Salad with Almond Romesco
Pan-seared fish, charred nectarines, farro & toasted almonds in spiced red sauce
1049 cal · 91g protein · 35 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Spring Garlic & Romesco-Glazed Halibut Fillet with Blistered Shishito Peppers & Crispy Sage Oil
Sweet and spicy roasted red pepper sauce meets delicate white fish
1303 cal · 82g protein · 70 min
IntermediateDinner
Pork Chops with Romesco & Charred Greens
Pan-seared thick-cut pork chops with Spanish red pepper sauce and bitter greens
881 cal · 82g protein · 43 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut with Burnt Romesco & Charred Green Olives
Tender white fish with nutty Spanish red-pepper sauce and crispy olive caramel
805 cal · 80g protein · 37 min
IntermediateDinner
Lubina a la Sal con Romesco Tostado, Espinacas a la Catalana y Limón Asado
Whole branzino baked in salt crust with romesco, wilted spinach & charred lemon
1193 cal · 78g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedDinner
Lubina Entera Asada con Romesco Negro y Calcots Chamuscados
Whole roasted branzino with charred red pepper-almond sauce, grilled spring onions & saffron aioli
958 cal · 76g protein · 55 min
IntermediateDinner
Lubina a la Sal con Romesco Tostado y Espinacas a la Catalana
Whole sea bass in salt crust, charred romesco, wilted spinach with raisins & pine nuts
422 cal · 75g protein · 40 min
IntermediateDinner
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
EasyDinner
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
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Romesco Essence, Charred Haricots Verts & Saffron Beurre Blanc
Whole delicate fish steamed in parchment with roasted red pepper depth and golden butter emulsion
1053 cal · 69g protein · 65 min
SophisticatedDinner
Pato Salvaje Asado con Romesco de Avellana Tostada y Remolacha Chamuscada
Wild duck breast with roasted hazelnut romesco and charred beet ribbons
1279 cal · 67g protein · 52 min
IntermediateLunch
Pato à Alentejana with Roasted Migas & Pickled Cherry Plums
Pan-braised duck leg with fried bread, clams, and bright pickled fruit
1187 cal · 65g protein · 50 min
SophisticatedDinner
Seared Beef Sirloin with Romesco, Charred Broccolini & Crisped Potatoes
Spanish-style seared steak—bold, smoky, and restaurant-technique from start to plating.
1171 cal · 65g protein · 65 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Croquetas de Bacalao Desmenuzado con Romesco Asado y Aioli de Azafrán
Crispy salt cod croquetas, charred romesco, saffron aioli
908 cal · 59g protein · 42 min
EasyDinner
Paella Negra with Squid & Shrimp
Squid-ink rice, tender shellfish, aromatic saffron broth
994 cal · 53g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Octopus & Roasted Beet Salad with Walnut Romesco & Crispy Sage
tender octopus, earthy beets & textured walnut sauce with sage oil
846 cal · 52g protein · 75 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Croquetas de Camarão com Ouro Verde e Geleia de Pimenta Biquinho
Golden shrimp croquetas with green goddess aioli & sweet peppercorn jelly
1436 cal · 46g protein · 42 min
IntermediateSnack
Croquetas de Camarão com Maracujá
Crispy shrimp croquettes with passion fruit aioli
1033 cal · 44g protein · 38 min
SophisticatedIn-between
Croquetas de Bacalao com Aioli de Açafrão e Pimenta-Rosa
Golden-crisp salt cod croquettes with saffron and pink peppercorn aioli
812 cal · 42g protein · 60 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Piquillo Rellenos de Bacalao y Causa Limena
Roasted red pepper tubes, salt cod mousse, potato-lime emulsion, crispy capers
551 cal · 41g protein · 35 min
IntermediateDinner
Pork Chops with Romesco and Charred Broccolini
Pan-seared chops with Spanish pepper sauce and crispy green
487 cal · 41g protein · 40 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Artichoke, Romesco & Crispy Sage
Flaky white fish, toasted peppers, charred hearts, and herbaceous brown butter
932 cal · 41g protein · 37 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Swordfish with Charred Almond Romesco, Crispy Capers & Charred Lemon
Meaty swordfish steak crusted with crispy caper crust, romesco with toasted almonds
609 cal · 40g protein · 28 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 30 minutes. The quickest is around 20 minutes and the longest about 50 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Are these authentic Spanish recipes?
No, and we do not claim they are. These are dishes built on Spanish ingredients and technique by the Delicious kitchen, which is why the pages say Spanish-style rather than Spanish. They are written to taste right and to work in a home kitchen, not to be a record of traditional cooking.
Is every recipe here high protein?
Every recipe in this collection is written without ingredients that break a high protein diet. We cannot vouch for the brands in your cupboard or for cross-contamination in your kitchen, so check labels as you normally would.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 420 and 1033 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
