IntermediateDinner
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Charred Tomatillo-Serrano Mojo & Roasted Spring Vegetables
Whole fish in parchment, tomatillo mojo, spring onions, cilantro
862 cal · 56g protein · 40 min
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Recipes with Zucchini
The best ways we cook with zucchini — real recipes with method and macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Intermediate
SophisticatedLunch
Chilli-Crusted Branzino Escabeche with Charred Summer Vegetables & Pomegranate Molasses Syrup
Pan-seared fish with Kashmiri chilli crust, warm-then-cooled pickling, glossy reduction
971 cal · 65g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Halibut with Turmeric-Coconut Consommé, Crispy Curry Leaf & Summer Vegetable Brunoise
Delicate fish, aromatic broth, precision vegetables
1046 cal · 89g protein · 55 min
IntermediateDinner
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Za'atar, Green Olives & Charred Lemon
whole fish steamed in parchment with citrus, sumac-spice crust, herbed couscous on the side
1405 cal · 74g protein · 37 min
IntermediateLunch
Doenjang Halibut & Charred Daikon Noodle Bowl
Fermented broth, flaky white fish, crispy vegetables
628 cal · 32g protein · 30 min
EasyDinner
Spiced Salmon en Papillote with Charred Lemon & Green Olives
Steamed perfection sealed in parchment, aromatic and tender
522 cal · 36g protein · 22 min
EasyLunch
Chermoula-Roasted Chicken with Couscous & Roasted Zucchini
Herbaceous North African chicken, alive with herbs and garlic
1145 cal · 57g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedLunch
Doenjang Clam Broth with Hand-Torn Noodle Ribbons & Summer Vegetables
Fermented soybean depth, tender clams, al dente ribbons, fresh herb finish
830 cal · 35g protein · 75 min
SophisticatedDinner
Pirarucu Inteiro Assado com Molho de Tucupi e Jarreteira de Horta
Whole arapaima with yellow-root cassava broth and charred garden vegetable medley
914 cal · 14g protein · 52 min
EasyLunch
Soba Noodles with Charred Summer Vegetables & Ponzu
Chilled buckwheat noodles, grilled zucchini, snap peas and crispy tofu skin
532 cal · 22g protein · 20 min
EasyLunch
Courgette & Fresh Goat Cheese Omelette with Basil & Roasted Tomato
Light, garden-fresh bistro lunch in 15 minutes
586 cal · 30g protein · 18 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
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Masa Cups with Charred Zucchini Purée, Black Bean Sauce & Crispy Shallot Oil
Hand-formed corn cups, roasted zucchini silk, creamy spiced beans, shallot crisp crown
560 cal · 14g protein · 43 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Tomatillo-Cilantro Emulsion & Roasted Spring Vegetables
Crispy-skinned Mediterranean fish, bright green sauce, tender-charred zucchini and radishes
831 cal · 64g protein · 25 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Charred Zucchini & Crispy Garlic Chips
Herb-kissed lamb, sweet charred summer squash, sharp garlic—seasonal confidence
991 cal · 40g protein · 28 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Frittata with Zucchini, Ricotta & Crispy Sage
Silky eggs, tender vegetable, herbaceous finish
469 cal · 29g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedLunch
Branzino Intero al Forno con Salsa Verde, Limone Affumicato e Verdure di Stagione
Whole roasted branzino with charred lemon, herb sauce and spring vegetables
1300 cal · 170g protein · 55 min
EasyAppetizer
Mücver with Spiced Yogurt and Pomegranate
Crispy zucchini fritters with herbed yogurt and pomegranate molasses
565 cal · 16g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedLunch
Poached Chicken Breast with Cilantro-Lime Emulsion & Charred Zucchini
Silky poached chicken, vibrant herb oil, crispy pan-seared summer squash
581 cal · 47g protein · 60 min
EasyAppetizer
Flor de Calabaza Quesadillas con Rajas Crema
Crispy squash-blossom pockets with roasted poblano cream
628 cal · 20g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedDinner
Pan-Roasted Chicken Thigh with Corn Silk Velouté and Charred Summer Squash
Skin-on thigh with a golden crust, served over a silken corn sauce and roasted zucchini ribbons.
824 cal · 38g protein · 70 min
IntermediateLunch
Doehjang-Braised Striped Bass with Summer Squash Ribbon Salad
Silken fish in a warm fermented soybean broth over shredded raw zucchini
300 cal · 37g protein · 30 min
EasyLunch
Doenjang Chicken & Charred Summer Vegetable Bowl
Umami-rich fermented soybean stew over rice with char-grilled vegetables
517 cal · 43g protein · 26 min
IntermediateLunch
Moqueca de Peixe Branco com Abóbora Grelhada e Dendê
Silky white fish stew in a coconut-dendê broth with charred summer squash
830 cal · 61g protein · 45 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 37 minutes. The quickest is around 22 minutes and the longest about 70 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 297 and 991 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.
