IntermediateDinner
Braised Lamb Shoulder Steaks with Charred Broccolini & Pomegranate-Molasses Glaze
Fork-tender, spiced lamb with bitter-sweet pomegranate reduction and crispy garlic chips
449 cal · 3g protein · 70 min
Diet & meal · 26 recipes
Mediterranean Dinner Recipes
Mediterranean dinner ideas — bright, olive-oil-rich cooking in the Mediterranean tradition. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Intermediate
EasyDinner
Lubina a la Sal con Espinacas a la Catalana
Whole branzino baked in sea salt crust with sautéed spinach with raisins and pine nuts
743 cal · 87g protein · 30 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Branzino Fillet with Freekeh, Charred Green Beans & Pomegranate-Walnut Oil
Crispy-skinned Mediterranean fish, nutty roasted grain, tender legume, fruity-herbaceous drizzle
869 cal · 39g protein · 20 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Tomato Chermoula & Crispy Chickpeas
flaky fish, bold green-herb sauce, crunchy legume garnish
736 cal · 84g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Red Snapper en Papillote with Charred Fennel, Black Garlic & Crispy Sage Breadcrumb
Whole fish steamed in parchment with aromatic vegetables and a nutty, crispy herb crust
1446 cal · 155g protein · 70 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Daurade Royale en Papillote with Saffron Beurre Blanc, Charred Lemon & Sea Bean Fricassée
Whole gilt-head bream steamed in parchment, saffron butter sauce, charred citrus
1016 cal · 104g protein · 48 min
EasyDinner
Chicken Kebabs
Grilled marinated chicken and vegetable skewers
400 cal · 50g protein · 37 min
IntermediateDinner
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
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Branzino en Croûte de Sel with Saffron Emulsion, Charred Tomato Confit & Crispy Sage Breadcrumb
Whole fish, salt crust, aromatic steam release
1154 cal · 89g protein · 42 min
EasyDinner
Harissa-Spiced Branzino en Papillote with Green Olives & Preserved Lemon
Steam-roasted fish, North African heat, briny olive and citrus
465 cal · 52g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Dill Velouté & Charred Fennel
Pristine Mediterranean sea bream steamed in parchment with lemon, herb oil, and its own aromatic steam
1075 cal · 85g protein · 60 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Halibut en Papillote with Charred Romanesco, Green Olive Tapenade & Lemon Beurre Blanc
Steamed white fish with roasted broccoli and silky butter sauce
1144 cal · 43g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Charred Fennel & Herbed Beurre Blanc
Whole Mediterranean fish steamed in parchment with aromatic vegetables and silky butter sauce
1023 cal · 64g protein · 50 min
IntermediateDinner
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
EasyDinner
Branzino al horno con hinojo asado y limón quemado
Whole roasted Mediterranean branzino with charred fennel & lemon
797 cal · 66g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Ras El Hanout, Charred Lemon & Saffron Tomato Compote
Mediterranean fish steamed in parchment, North African spice, slow-cooked tomato perfume
741 cal · 67g protein · 75 min
SophisticatedDinner
Lubina a la Sal with Charred Lemon, Saffron Aioli & Charred Spring Vegetables
Whole branzino in salt crust, theatrical and pristine
1016 cal · 35g protein · 60 min
IntermediateDinner
Whole Roasted Branzino with Charmoula, Charred Lemon & Herbed Couscous
Fresh herb paste, crispy skin, fluffy pearl couscous with pistachios.
1236 cal · 82g protein · 43 min
IntermediateDinner
Whole Branzino with Charred Lemon, Fresh Oregano & Crispy Olive Tapenade Crust
butter-roasted, herb-stuffed cavity, warm anchovy emulsion
788 cal · 66g protein · 38 min
IntermediateDinner
Giant White Beans in Tomato Braise with Kale & Garlic
Creamy beans stewed slowly with garlic, herbs, and crushed tomatoes until silky and rich.
361 cal · 6g protein · 48 min
SophisticatedDinner
Turkey Leg Confit with Charred Lemon & Braised Olives
Slow-roasted turkey leg, fall-apart tender, with warm olive tapenade
1465 cal · 137g protein · 145 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Pork Loin with Charred Broccolini & Brown Butter Lemon
Lean, tender pork; sweet-charred greens; nutty, bright sauce.
586 cal · 33g protein · 30 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Tomato Pan Sauce & Charred Green Beans
Crispy-skinned thighs in a bright, acidic tomato sauce with a pan reduction, beside garlicky charred greens.
599 cal · 30g protein · 45 min
IntermediateDinner
Branzino en Papillote with Sicilian Caponata & Black Olives
Whole fish steamed in parchment with eggplant, capers, pine nuts, and raisins
836 cal · 57g protein · 40 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 42 minutes. The quickest is around 28 minutes and the longest about 70 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Is every recipe here mediterranean?
Every recipe in this collection is written without ingredients that break a mediterranean 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 449 and 1193 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.
