EasyDinner
Chermoula-Crusted Cod with Charred Romanesco & Pomegranate Tabbouleh
Herb-coated white fish with roasted vegetables and herby grain salad
559 cal · 38g protein · 23 min
Cuisine & meal · 44 recipes
Middle Eastern-Style Dinner Recipes
Middle Eastern-inspired dinner ideas with full method and macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
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IntermediateDinner
Tagine-Spiced Halibut en Papillote with Charred Fennel & Preserved Lemon Jus
Steamed white fish, aromatic spice packet, bright citrus sauce
412 cal · 38g protein · 38 min
SophisticatedDinner
Balık en Papillote Turqu: Whole Branzino in Parchment with Roasted Eggplant Purée, Charred Lemon & Black Garlic Beurre Blanc
Whole branzino steamed in parchment with a silky eggplant purée, finished with burnt-garlic-infused butter sauce
749 cal · 55g protein · 70 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 Chicken Thighs with Pomegranate & Vermouth
Golden chicken thighs braised in white wine, pomegranate & herbs
987 cal · 58g protein · 30 min
IntermediateDinner
Sumac Onion Musakhan Chicken on Toasted Flatbread
Palestinian roasted chicken over tangy, jammy onions
987 cal · 52g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedDinner
Pan-Seared Whole Red Snapper en Papillote with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze, Charred Citrus & Green Olive Tapenade
Whole fish steamed in parchment, burnished before serving, finished with tart-sweet glaze
1077 cal · 126g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedDinner
Slow-Braised Lamb Neck with Dried Apricots, Green Olives & Cilantro-Pomegranate Rice
Fall-apart tender lamb neck with sweet-tart glaze, served over fragrant rice
1326 cal · 67g protein · 93 min
IntermediateDinner
Ghee-Braised Lamb Shoulder with Charred Onion Tagine & Pomegranate Molasses Glaze
Lamb braised low and slow in ghee, warm spices, and tomato until fall-apart tender; finished with a tart, glossy pomegranate reduction.
737 cal · 37g protein · 85 min
SophisticatedDinner
Pomegranate-Braised Short Rib en Papillote with Burnt Garlic, Charred Leek & Green Olive Emulsion
24-hour braise, root vegetables, saffron & pomegranate reduction, sealed in parchment
1057 cal · 28g protein · 270 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Pomegranate Molasses, Black Garlic & Charred Scallion Oil
Pristine whole fish steamed in parchment with funky umami and bright tart aromatics.
1321 cal · 167g protein · 65 min
SophisticatedDinner
Pomegranate-Braised Short Rib en Papillote with Roasted Garlic, Charred Leeks & Green Olive Emulsion
Meat braised in wine and pomegranate molasses; finished in parchment with tart, salty brightness
1221 cal · 89g protein · 110 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Scallion & Pomegranate Molasses Glaze
Whole fish, crispy skin, warm pomegranate-molasses pan sauce, fresh herbs
673 cal · 62g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Sumac, Green Olive Tapenade & Burnt Lemon Oil
Steamed whole fish in parchment with herbed tapenade, finished with burnt citrus and toasted breadcrumb crust
909 cal · 76g protein · 37 min
SophisticatedDinner
Lamb Shoulder Steak with Charred Pepper Muhammara, Crispy Sage & Pomegranate Gastrique
Pan-seared lamb finished with silky red pepper-walnut sauce, tart pomegranate glaze and sage oil
505 cal · 8g protein · 50 min
IntermediateDinner
Whole Roasted Red Mullet en Papillote with Sumac-Herb Oil & Charred Lemon Confit
Turkish coast on a plate—fish steamed in parchment with aromatics and a silky herb emulsion
824 cal · 70g protein · 37 min
SophisticatedDinner
Spiced Chicken Thighs with Pomegranate Glaze & Crispy Chickpea Farinata
Burnished, glossy chicken thighs beside a chickpea-flour cake and charred greens.
1492 cal · 82g protein · 90 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Sea Bream with Charred Tomato Confit, Burnt Garlic Oil & Freekeh Tabbouleh
Fire-kissed fish, caramelized aromatics, Lebanese grain salad
1338 cal · 122g protein · 65 min
IntermediateDinner
Pato Salvaje Asado con Mojo de Ajo Negro y Granado, Espelta Tostada y Remolacha Chamuscada
Wild duck breast with black garlic-pomegranate mojo, toasted spelt, and charred beets
863 cal · 55g protein · 38 min
SophisticatedDinner
Tagine de Poulpe aux Pruneaux & Romarin Brûlé
Braised octopus with prunes, charred rosemary, and cardamom-spiced tagine sauce
977 cal · 53g protein · 57 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Branzino with Za'atar, Green Olives & Charred Lemon
Whole fish with Levantine spice and briny olive intensity
666 cal · 56g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedDinner
Pomegranate-Glazed Chicken Breast with Charred Fennel and Black Garlic
Pan-roasted breast with aromatic Middle Eastern glaze and caramelized vegetables
798 cal · 44g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedDinner
Malai Kofta
Paneer and vegetable dumplings in creamy tomato sauce
841 cal · 20g protein · 75 min
IntermediateDinner
Chicken Shawarma
Marinated rotisserie-style chicken with warm spices
449 cal · 46g protein · 45 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 43 minutes. The quickest is around 23 minutes and the longest about 85 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Are these authentic Middle-eastern recipes?
No, and we do not claim they are. These are dishes built on Middle-eastern ingredients and technique by the Delicious kitchen, which is why the pages say Middle-eastern-style rather than Middle-eastern. They are written to taste right and to work in a home kitchen, not to be a record of traditional cooking.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 539 and 1326 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.
