IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut with Burnt Almond Romesco, Charred Broccolini & Crispy Garlic Oil
Flaky fish, nutty Spanish sauce, verdant greens
701 cal · 47g protein · 32 min
Diet & meal · 94 recipes
Paleo Lunch Recipes
Paleo lunch ideas — grain- and legume-free plates built on whole foods. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Intermediate
SophisticatedLunch
Sous-Vide Venison Loin with Charred Celeriac Purée, Soured Cream & Burnt Juniper Jus
Butter-tender game perfumed with pine and juniper, against earthy root vegetable sweetness
1013 cal · 71g protein · 85 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Scallop Ceviche with Purple Potato, Crispy Corn & Black Garlic Oil
Raw and cooked textures; citrus-cured scallop with waxy potato and toasted corn
618 cal · 32g protein · 33 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Pork Chop with Charred Corn & Black Garlic
A thick-cut chop with warm corn succotash and a silky pan sauce
682 cal · 50g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Dayboat Albacore with Apple-Fennel Slaw & Charred Lemon Emulsion
Tender fish, crisp slaw, bright acid
545 cal · 42g protein · 24 min
EasyLunch
Pan-Seared Turkey Thigh with Charred Brussels Sprouts & Cranberry Gastrique
Tender turkey thigh with crispy sprouts and tart berry pan sauce
747 cal · 70g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedLunch
Chermoula-Crusted Halibut en Papillote with Roasted Beet Salad & Pomegranate Tamarind Reduction
Herb-painted fish steamed in parchment with earthy beetroot and tart-sweet fruit
890 cal · 85g protein · 55 min
EasyLunch
Pan-Seared Branzino & Green Olive Tapenade with Charred Fennel
Mediterranean sea bass, crushed olives, anise-forward vegetable
662 cal · 64g protein · 22 min
EasyLunch
Pan-Seared Rockfish with Charred Corn & Herb Salsa Verde
Flaky white fish, sweet corn char, bright herb punch
416 cal · 34g protein · 25 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Mahi-Mahi with Green Mango Agrodolce & Crispy Okra Dust
Tropical fish meets sweet-sour gastrique; crunchy okra powder; charred cilantro oil
603 cal · 34g protein · 55 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut with Green Olive Tapenade, Charred Zucchini & Burnt Garlic Aioli
White fish fillet, briny olive paste, caramelized vegetables, garlicky cream
802 cal · 38g protein · 34 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Lamb Shoulder Steaks with Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate Molasses Glaze
Middle Eastern spiced lamb, burnt eggplant cream & pomegranate syrup reduction
516 cal · 7g protein · 40 min
IntermediateLunch
Tandoori-Spiced Branzino with Charred Corn & Green Mango Salsa
Whole fish rubbed in tandoori masala, high-seared until skin crisps, finished with a bright, fresh salsa.
545 cal · 55g protein · 33 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Mackerel with Doenjang Emulsion & Charred Broccolini
Rich oily fish with deep soy-fermented sauce and crispy charred greens
610 cal · 39g protein · 34 min
EasyLunch
Pan-Seared Cod with Doenjang Caramel & Charred Baby Bok Choy
umami-glazed white fish, crispy greens, miso butter
386 cal · 27g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Mahi-Mahi with Charred Pineapple & Cilantro-Lime Glaze
Caramelized fish with tropical fruit gastrique and herb oil
494 cal · 33g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedLunch
Doro Wot Rice Bowl with Soft-Poached Egg & Charred Okra
Slow-braised chicken in Ethiopian spiced stew over millet rice
520 cal · 32g protein · 60 min
SophisticatedLunch
Cedar-Braised Chicken Thigh with Charred Date & Walnut Relish, Roasted Cauliflower & Pomegranate Molasses Glaze
Tender thigh braises in wine and stock; finished with bright, earthy toppings
1450 cal · 69g protein · 73 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
IntermediateLunch
Seared White Sea Bass with Charred Tomatillo Beurre Blanc & Grilled Radicchio
pan-seared skin-on fillet, bright acidic pan sauce, bitter grilled greens
637 cal · 34g protein · 28 min
EasyLunch
Moqueca-Style White Fish with Charred Palm & Lime
One-pot coconut broth, tender fish, autumn comfort
627 cal · 45g protein · 26 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Lamb Leg Steaks with Charred Scallion Butter & Crispy Burghul Crust
Turkish mountain lamb meets crispy grain—a confident sear and pan sauce in 35 minutes
520 cal · 32g protein · 35 min
SophisticatedLunch
Sea Bream en Papillote with Pomegranate, Charred Leek & Saffron Beurre Blanc
Whole delicate fish steamed in parchment with aromatics, crowned with silky saffron-butter emulsion and tart pomegranate
869 cal · 86g protein · 42 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Kingfish with Jerk-Spiced Cauliflower Purée & Crispy Corn Crackle
Seared fish fillet, allspice-thyme cauliflower, toasted corn brittle
612 cal · 14g protein · 75 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 34 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 paleo?
Every recipe in this collection is written without ingredients that break a paleo 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 491 and 1003 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.
