IntermediateLunch
Moqueca-Style Halibut with Charred Cassava & Passion Fruit Beurre Blanc
Pan-seared white fish, Brazilian coconut-tomato broth, crispy cassava, citrus butter
1453 cal · 43g protein · 43 min
Diet & meal · 74 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
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Okra, Black Garlic & Calamansi Oil
Flaky white fish with umami-rich oil, tender charred pods
488 cal · 34g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedLunch
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Garam Masala, Charred Amchur & Cilantro-Lime Emulsion
Steamed whole fish infused with Indian spice and delicate citrus acidity
789 cal · 65g protein · 42 min
SophisticatedLunch
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Green Olives & Burnt Orange Beurre Blanc
Pristine sea bream, aromatic steam-roast, silken saffron emulsion
972 cal · 75g protein · 48 min
SophisticatedLunch
Seared Branzino en Papillote with Charred Fennel, Burnt Orange Oil & Crispy Sage Breadcrumb
Whole white fish steamed in parchment, caramelized fennel, citrus-herb oil
949 cal · 78g protein · 43 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Lamb Kofte & Burnt Lemon Flatbread with Black Garlic Yogurt
Spiced ground lamb patties with char-marked pita and fermented garlic dip
855 cal · 43g protein · 29 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Chicken & Charred Stone Fruit Salad
Tender chicken, caramelized peach and nectarine, bitter greens, warm citrus vinaigrette
525 cal · 40g protein · 25 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Thai Seabass with Red Curry Beurre Blanc, Charred Green Beans & Crispy Garlic
Buttery seabass with a silky curry-spiked sauce, tender green beans, and shards of golden garlic.
584 cal · 35g protein · 35 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Chicken Thigh with Charred Eggplant & Walnut Chermoula
Spiced poultry, silky charred vegetable, vibrant herb-nut sauce
774 cal · 31g protein · 43 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
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut with Thai Red Curry Emulsion, Charred Romanesco & Crispy Kaffir Oil
Buttery fish, silken curry sauce, fractured green vegetable, finishing fragrance.
924 cal · 81g protein · 70 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Corn Emulsion & Green Olive Oil
Buttery fish and corn silk sauce crowned with brined olives and crispy sage
893 cal · 81g protein · 40 min
EasyLunch
Frango Assado com Arroz de Milho e Couve Refogada
Charred grilled chicken thighs with corn rice and sautéed collard greens.
1202 cal · 58g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Duck Breast with Orange & Pomegranate Glaze
Tender, rosy duck with a bright, glossy fruit pan sauce
379 cal · 37g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Grilled White Fish Crudo with Burnt Grapefruit, Pistachio & Charred Scallion Oil
Paper-thin sliced local halibut with torched citrus, toasted pistachios, and scallion-garlic oil
806 cal · 40g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Grilled California White Fish with Charred Corn & Green Goddess Drizzle
Pan-seared halibut, corn silk velouté, burnt basil oil & summer herbs
1113 cal · 84g protein · 30 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
EasyLunch
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Charred Fennel, Preserved Lemon & Green Olive Tapenade
Mediterranean sea bass steamed in parchment with citrus and briny olives
491 cal · 51g protein · 37 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Lionfish with Green Mango, Black Bean & Habanero Escabeche
Pan-seared spiky fish with pickled tropical vegetables and fermented heat
764 cal · 30g protein · 35 min
EasyLunch
Charred Yellowtail Crudo with Green Mango, Habanero & Cilantro Oil
Raw island fish with tropical fruit & heat
555 cal · 37g protein · 18 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Lemon, Green Olives & Saffron Emulsion
Crispy-skinned Mediterranean sea bass, buttery saffron sauce, briny olive garnish
798 cal · 52g protein · 30 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
Jerk Mahi-Mahi & Black Bean Rice
Spiced grilled fish with coconut-lime-scented rice
667 cal · 48g protein · 25 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Tuna & Long Bean Larb in Crispy Rice Nests
Southeast Asian raw-fish salad in shattered rice-cracker bowls
691 cal · 31g protein · 35 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 35 minutes. The quickest is around 20 minutes and the longest about 48 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 488 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.
