IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Romanesco, Preserved Lemon Beurre Blanc & Crispy Shallot Oil
Delicate fish, fractal greens and three bright sauces
894 cal · 67g protein · 37 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 Artichoke, Romesco & Crispy Sage
Flaky white fish, toasted peppers, charred hearts, and herbaceous brown butter
932 cal · 41g protein · 37 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Branzino with Charred Lemon & Green Beans
Whole fish, crispy skin, verdant beans, citrus brightness
683 cal · 67g protein · 24 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Fennel, Green Olive & Preserved Lemon Jus
Summer vegetables, herb oil & crispy breadcrumbs
518 cal · 30g protein · 32 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Pork Chop with Charred Corn Puree & Black Garlic Jus
A confident sear and a silky, umami-rich sauce.
585 cal · 42g protein · 43 min
EasyLunch
Cá Nướng Thơm Riêu & Canh Chua
Lemongrass & turmeric miso whole branzino with tamarind-sour soup broth
943 cal · 83g protein · 42 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Branzino & Charred Beet Salad with Walnut-Tahini Dressing
Crispy-skinned fish over earthy roasted beets, creamy Middle Eastern dressing
906 cal · 49g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Char with Hazelnut Brown Butter, Charred Kohlrabi & Crispy Sage
Pristine alpine char topped with nutty, foaming brown butter and surrounded by bitter-sweet charred kohlrabi
843 cal · 37g protein · 50 min
IntermediateLunch
Lomo Saltado Rice Bowl with Charred Scallion Oil
Seared beef tenderloin, wok-fried with peppers, served over fluffy jasmine rice
650 cal · 11g protein · 38 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Mero en Papillote with Charred Tropical Fruit, Scotch Bonnet Beurre Blanc & Crispy Cassava Ribbons
Delicate fish steamed in its own aromatics, finished with Caribbean heat and crunch
830 cal · 4g protein · 70 min
EasyLunch
Pan-Seared Branzino with Green Curry Oil & Charred Long Beans
Restaurant-bright, easy, aromatic—ready in 20 minutes
478 cal · 43g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Injera-Crusted Snapper en Papillote with Mitmita Emulsion & Charred Green Olives
Whole fish in parchment, crisped fermented bread crust, spicy oil
855 cal · 94g protein · 38 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Lamb Loin Chops with Green Herb Sauce & Charred Fennel
Pink-centered lamb with peppery herb oil and caramelized anise-scented fennel
1107 cal · 26g protein · 30 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Branzino with Charred Lemon & Wild Asparagus
Whole fish, local green asparagus, blistered lemon
1187 cal · 164g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Pork Porterhouse Chop with Charred Radish & Miso-Butter
A thick, bone-in chop seared until golden, served with bitter greens and a warming brown-butter miso glaze.
613 cal · 39g protein · 28 min
EasyLunch
Charred Salmon & Bitter Greens with Tamarind-Fish Sauce Dressing
Crispy-skinned fish, peppery herbs, tart-salty glaze
433 cal · 31g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared River Trout with Black Corn, Charred Tomato Broth & Crispy Sage Oil
Delicate fish, ancestral grain, herbaceous finish
652 cal · 39g protein · 36 min
IntermediateLunch
Aguachile Shrimp Tostadas with Avocado & Radish
Raw gulf shrimp in lime-chile broth on crispy tortilla
694 cal · 40g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Turkey Breast Escabeche with Charred Peppers
Pan-seared turkey breast with warm Peruvian-inspired pickled vegetable sauce
516 cal · 39g protein · 43 min
IntermediateLunch
Ceviche-Crusted Branzino with Avocado Purée, Charred Corn & Peruvian Chili Oil
Raw meets seared—a collision of coastal technique and mountain fire
771 cal · 33g protein · 30 min
EasyLunch
Lime-Chili Shrimp with Cucumber & Jasmine Rice
Pan-seared shrimp, crisp cucumber, fragrant rice, bright acid
468 cal · 50g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Grilled Mackerel & Charred White Bean Salad with Bitter Greens & Anchovy Vinaigrette
Oily fish, smoky beans, peppery greens, salty umami dressing
806 cal · 46g protein · 32 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Market Fish & Charred Corn Succotash with Lime Aioli
Fresh halibut or sea bass, butter corn, crispy shallots, cilantro
616 cal · 37g protein · 25 min
IntermediateLunch
Spiced Lamb Meatball & Charred Pepper Salad with Pomegranate & Labne
Intermediate braise meets bold vegetable work
655 cal · 31g protein · 43 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.
