EasyLunch
Larb Gai Lettuce Cups
Zesty Thai chicken salad in crisp butter lettuce
330 cal · 36g protein · 15 min
Diet & meal · 32 recipes
Low-Carb Lunch Recipes
Low-Carb lunch ideas — lower-carb dishes that still eat like a full meal. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Easy
SophisticatedLunch
Seared Venison Loin with Celeriac Purée, Blackberry Gastrique & Crispy Beechnuts
Autumn game elevated with forest floor refinement
845 cal · 23g protein · 90 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Halibut & Charred Broccolini with Miso-Brown Butter & Crispy Garlic Chips
Flaky white fish, bitter greens, umami-rich sauce
691 cal · 82g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedLunch
Dashi Consommé with Seared King Crab, Toasted Soy Gelée & Autumn Vegetable Bouquet
Crystal-clear dashi broth with silky crab, savory soy pearls & charred mushroom, leek & chestnut
731 cal · 94g protein · 80 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Diver Scallop with Corn Silk Velouté, Ají Negro & Crispy Sage Oil
Caramelized scallop over silken corn custard, dark chili essence, burnished sage leaves, micro greens
591 cal · 23g protein · 55 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Chicken & Stone Fruit Salad with Crispy Prosciutto
Charred peaches, arugula, balsamic, Parmesan shards
582 cal · 57g protein · 23 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Preserved Lemon, Green Olive Tapenade & Charred Fennel
Whole fish steamed in parchment with Moroccan aromatics, citrus oil, crispy breadcrumb crust
728 cal · 76g protein · 45 min
EasyLunch
Pan-Seared Cod with Charred Corn & Crispy Sage Oil
Flaky white fish, corn purée, herb-infused finish
483 cal · 35g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Beef Sirloin with Charred Scallion & Soy Glaze
A proper sear on tender beef, dressed in a Korean-inspired salty-sweet reduction
547 cal · 40g protein · 24 min
EasyLunch
Pan-Seared Pork Schnitzel with Warm Beet & Horseradish Relish
Crispy pork cutlet, sharp horseradish, roasted beet punch
777 cal · 44g protein · 23 min
SophisticatedLunch
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Sumac, Black Garlic & Charred Lemon Oil
Whole sea bass steamed in parchment with burnt citrus and umami depth
721 cal · 64g protein · 37 min
IntermediateLunch
Lettuce Wraps
Ground chicken lettuce cups with savory ginger-soy sauce
590 cal · 45g protein · 25 min
EasyLunch
Zucchini Noodles
Fresh spiralized zucchini with light garlic and olive oil
128 cal · 2g protein · 20 min
EasyLunch
Cauliflower Rice
Finely riced cauliflower, quickly sautéed until tender and fluffy
84 cal · 4g protein · 18 min
SophisticatedLunch
Seared Scallops with Brown Butter, Capers & Endive
Tender scallops with warm, nutty, briny sauce
611 cal · 25g protein · 28 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Scallop & Lime Salad
Pan-seared sweetness over bitter greens
411 cal · 25g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut en Papillote with Chermoula, Charred Green Olive & Preserved Lemon Essence
Delicate white fish in aromatic parchment, opened at table
723 cal · 39g protein · 45 min
IntermediateLunch
Miso-Butter Halibut with Charred Enoki & Shiso Oil
Buttery white fish with umami depth and aromatic herb finish
863 cal · 81g protein · 28 min
EasyLunch
Salade Lyonnaise aux Lardons & Œuf Poché
Warm frisée salad with crispy pork belly, soft egg, and Dijon vinaigrette
469 cal · 19g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedLunch
Chilhuacle & Cuttlefish Crudo Tostada with Avocado Mousse & Crispy Garlic Oil
Raw cuttlefish on chile-rubbed crispy tortilla, silken avocado, burnt garlic
898 cal · 25g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedLunch
Poisson Cru en Assiette: Raw Summer Fish with Citrus Emulsion, Compressed Cucumber & Radish Microgreens
Pristine raw fish cured in olive oil and sherry, with silken lemon emulsion
762 cal · 25g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
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
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Hamachi with Yuzu Kosho Crust, Charred Bok Choy & Crispy Garlic Jus
Seared yellowtail with citrus-chili seasoning, bitter greens, and an aromatic brown butter reduction
388 cal · 2g protein · 45 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Halibut with Spring Herb Oil & Roasted Beet Purée
Pan-seared white fish, silken beetroot cream, basil-parsley emulsion, bitter greens
735 cal · 81g protein · 40 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 28 minutes. The quickest is around 20 minutes and the longest about 55 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Is every recipe here low carb?
Every recipe in this collection is written without ingredients that break a low carb 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 388 and 845 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
Do these come with a grocery list?
Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.
