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Cuisine & diet · 61 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.

Migas de Jamón Ibérico con Huevo Frito y Aceite de Romero QuemadoEasy
Breakfast

Migas de Jamón Ibérico con Huevo Frito y Aceite de Romero Quemado

Crispy torn bread with cured ham, runny egg & charred rosemary oil

723 cal · 30g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-free-adaptable
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
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
Baked Bacalao Croquetas with Lemon AioliEasy
Appetizer

Baked Bacalao Croquetas with Lemon Aioli

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

771 cal · 29g protein · 27 min
high-protein30-minute
Huevos con Espuma de Jamón Ibérico y Tomate QuemadoSophisticated
Breakfast

Huevos con Espuma de Jamón Ibérico y Tomate Quemado

Silken scrambled eggs with Iberian ham foam, charred tomato coulis & crispy sage oil

525 cal · 28g protein · 35 min
high-proteingluten-free
Croquetas de Bacalao com Aioli de Açafrão e Pimenta-RosaSophisticated
In-between

Croquetas de Bacalao com Aioli de Açafrão e Pimenta-Rosa

Golden-crisp salt cod croquettes with saffron and pink peppercorn aioli

578 cal · 28g protein · 60 min
high-proteintraditional Portuguese
Chilaquiles Negros with Crispy Chorizo, Queso Fresco & Fried EggIntermediate
Breakfast

Chilaquiles Negros with Crispy Chorizo, Queso Fresco & Fried Egg

Charred tortilla strips in smoky ancho-guajillo reduction with crispy pork

809 cal · 28g protein · 35 min
high-proteinmexicancomfort-food
Serrano & Manchego CroquetasIntermediate
Snack

Serrano & Manchego Croquetas

Golden-fried croquettes of jamón serrano, Manchego cheese and béchamel

788 cal · 28g protein · 38 min
high-proteinSpanish-inspired
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
Crispy Chorizo & Manchego Scramble with Charred TomatoIntermediate
Breakfast

Crispy Chorizo & Manchego Scramble with Charred Tomato

Spanish breakfast with panache

438 cal · 27g protein · 17 min
high-proteinquick
Braised Beef Short Rib with Tomato, Chorizo & Olive SofritoIntermediate
Dinner

Braised Beef Short Rib with Tomato, Chorizo & Olive Sofrito

Spanish braise with depth and comfort

846 cal · 26g protein · 135 min
high-proteinpaleo-friendly
Quinoa & Ají Amarillo Scramble with Crispy Chorizo OilIntermediate
Breakfast

Quinoa & Ají Amarillo Scramble with Crispy Chorizo Oil

Fluffy eggs with toasted grain, charred corn & herb oil

676 cal · 26g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-freevegetarian-option
Chorizo Scramble with Manchego & Roasted Red PepperIntermediate
Breakfast

Chorizo Scramble with Manchego & Roasted Red Pepper

Soft eggs with cured Spanish sausage and melted cheese

434 cal · 26g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-free
Chorizo and Egg Skillet with Charred PoblanoIntermediate
Breakfast

Chorizo and Egg Skillet with Charred Poblano

Spanish-style scrambled eggs with smoky chile and crispy sausage

423 cal · 26g protein · 23 min
high-proteingluten-freeunder-30-min
Crispy Croquetas de Jamón with Spicy Tomato JamIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Croquetas de Jamón with Spicy Tomato Jam

Spanish ham, creamy filling, crispy exterior—a technique-forward bite.

831 cal · 25g protein · 45 min
intermediatehigh-protein
Chorizo & Egg Skillet with Crispy PotatoesIntermediate
Breakfast

Chorizo & Egg Skillet with Crispy Potatoes

Seared Spanish chorizo with soft eggs and golden-brown diced potatoes

525 cal · 25g protein · 32 min
high-proteinSpanish-inspired
Ensalada de Espárragos Tostados con Jamón CrudoEasy
Lunch

Ensalada de Espárragos Tostados con Jamón Crudo

Charred spring asparagus, serrano ham, and Manchego in lemon-sherry dressing

415 cal · 24g protein · 25 min
high-proteinlow-carbgluten-free
Croquetas de Camarão com Molho de Maracujá-Pimenta MalaguetaEasy
Appetizer

Croquetas de Camarão com Molho de Maracujá-Pimenta Malagueta

Crispy shrimp croquettes with passion-fruit and malagueta-pepper dipping sauce

677 cal · 24g protein · 22 min
high-proteinseafoodgluten-free-option
Elote Scramble with Crispy Chorizo OilEasy
Breakfast

Elote Scramble with Crispy Chorizo Oil

Charred corn, queso fresco & cilantro-lime crema

577 cal · 24g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-free20-minute
Chorizo & Charred Corn Migas with Crispy Sage OilEasy
Breakfast

Chorizo & Charred Corn Migas with Crispy Sage Oil

Smoky Mexican chorizo, sweet corn, and herb-infused oil

492 cal · 24g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-free20-minute
Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo Oil & Charred Tomato ToastEasy
Breakfast

Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo Oil & Charred Tomato Toast

Soft eggs, crispy breadcrumbs, smoked paprika warmth

670 cal · 24g protein · 17 min
high-proteinquickunder-20-min
Esquites Scramble with Crispy Chorizo Oil & Lime CremaEasy
Breakfast

Esquites Scramble with Crispy Chorizo Oil & Lime Crema

Charred corn, cotija, and soft eggs in jalapeño-infused butter

547 cal · 23g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-free20-minute
Espinacas con Huevo y Jamón CrujienteEasy
Breakfast

Espinacas con Huevo y Jamón Crujiente

Wilted spinach, crispy jamón, runny egg yolk over toasted pan con tomate

525 cal · 23g protein · 13 min
high-protein10-minutegluten-free-adaptable
Crema de Avellana con Espinaca Quemada y Huevo de CodornizSophisticated
Appetizer

Crema de Avellana con Espinaca Quemada y Huevo de Codorniz

Roasted hazelnut cream with charred spinach, quail egg & crispy ibérico lardons

910 cal · 23g protein · 30 min
high-protein