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Occasion · 39 recipes

Cookout Recipes

What to cook for cookout — real recipes with method, timings and per-serving macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.

Dweji Galbijjim—Braised Pork Ribs with Shiitake & Chestnut RiceEasy
Dinner

Dweji Galbijjim—Braised Pork Ribs with Shiitake & Chestnut Rice

Fall-apart pork in soy-honey glaze with nutty grains

1287 cal · 62g protein · 33 min
high-proteingluten-free-optioncomfort-food
Charred Pomfret with Green Mango, Anchovy & Lime EmulsionIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Pomfret with Green Mango, Anchovy & Lime Emulsion

Whole roasted fish with tart green mango and briny umami finish

680 cal · 46g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-free30-minute
Galbijjim-Style Short Ribs with Shiitake, Chestnut & Miso ReductionSophisticated
Dinner

Galbijjim-Style Short Ribs with Shiitake, Chestnut & Miso Reduction

Braised beef short ribs with umami-rich mushroom and nut sauce over steamed cauliflower rice

803 cal · 58g protein · 105 min
high-proteingluten-free
Galbijjim Braised Short Ribs with Shiitake, Chestnut & Jeotgal-Miso ReductionSophisticated
Dinner

Galbijjim Braised Short Ribs with Shiitake, Chestnut & Jeotgal-Miso Reduction

Melt-in-mouth braised ribs, umami-fermented glaze, nutty mushrooms

1333 cal · 75g protein · 228 min
high-proteinumami-forwardgluten-free-adaptable
Turmeric-Coconut Energy Bites with Tamarind DustEasy
Snack

Turmeric-Coconut Energy Bites with Tamarind Dust

No-bake monk fruit-sweetened spheres with warm spice and tangy finish

663 cal · 6g protein · 15 min
veganno-cookenergy-bite
Calamansi Egg Cloud with Crispy Shallot RiceEasy
Breakfast

Calamansi Egg Cloud with Crispy Shallot Rice

Fluffy scrambled eggs infused with calamansi citrus and toasted jasmine rice

494 cal · 17g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-freeunder-400-cal
Pickled Chili & Lemongrass Gazpacho ShooterEasy
In-between

Pickled Chili & Lemongrass Gazpacho Shooter

Chilled Vietnamese-inflected vegetable consommé in a shot glass

222 cal · 7g protein · 15 min
vegan-adaptablegluten-freeunder-100-cal
Crispy Soft-Shell Crab Wontons with Chili-Lime GastriqueIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Soft-Shell Crab Wontons with Chili-Lime Gastrique

Pan-fried rice paper parcels filled with crab and fresh herbs, dunked in sweet-spicy glaze

488 cal · 22g protein · 30 min
high-proteinseafood
Pan-Seared Snapper with Black Garlic, Bitter Melon & Burnt Lime JusIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Snapper with Black Garlic, Bitter Melon & Burnt Lime Jus

Whole fish with funky umami and charred citrus complexity

710 cal · 65g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-freewhole-fish
Coconut-Sesame Mille-Feuille with Candied Lime & Passion Fruit CurdIntermediate
Dessert

Coconut-Sesame Mille-Feuille with Candied Lime & Passion Fruit Curd

Crispy phyllo layers with creamy coconut and bright tropical fruit

1082 cal · 14g protein · 38 min
vegetarianlayered-dessert
Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Tomatillo Emulsion, Grilled Corn & Crispy Sage OilIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Tomatillo Emulsion, Grilled Corn & Crispy Sage Oil

Mediterranean sea bass, tart tomatillo purée, golden corn & sage brown butter

919 cal · 55g protein · 44 min
high-proteingluten-freeheart-healthy
Ricotta & Honeycomb Toast with Charred Tomato OilEasy
Breakfast

Ricotta & Honeycomb Toast with Charred Tomato Oil

Creamy, crispy, barely-sweet—5 ingredients, 12 minutes

698 cal · 21g protein · 12 min
vegetarianquickcrowd-pleaser
Charred Branzino Crudo with Purple Potato Salad, Ají Verde & Crispy ShallotsIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Branzino Crudo with Purple Potato Salad, Ají Verde & Crispy Shallots

Paper-thin raw branzino, roasted purple potatoes, serrano-cilantro sauce, fried shallots

1067 cal · 48g protein · 42 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinpescatarian
Panna Cotta al Limoncello with Candied Lemon & AmarettiEasy
Dessert

Panna Cotta al Limoncello with Candied Lemon & Amaretti

Silky, boozy, bright—make 4 hours ahead, finish in 5 minutes

826 cal · 11g protein · 10 min
gluten-freevegetarianelegant
Branzino al Forno with Charred Tomatoes, Green Olives & Crispy BreadcrumbsEasy
Dinner

Branzino al Forno with Charred Tomatoes, Green Olives & Crispy Breadcrumbs

Whole fish, 20 minutes, showstopper simplicity

641 cal · 54g protein · 26 min
paleogluten-free-optionomega-3-rich
Burrata & Charred Peach with Crispy Prosciutto OilEasy
Appetizer

Burrata & Charred Peach with Crispy Prosciutto Oil

Summer fruit, creamy cheese, crispy salt—12 minutes, no cooking skill

638 cal · 23g protein · 12 min
gluten-freeprimalsummer-elegant
Affogato-Style Espresso GranitaEasy
In-between

Affogato-Style Espresso Granita

Frozen coffee, vanilla, 90 seconds (make ahead)

169 cal · 2g protein · 5 min
gluten-freedairy-free-optionunder-5-min
Linguine al Limone with Charred Zucchini & Toasted Pine NutsEasy
Lunch

Linguine al Limone with Charred Zucchini & Toasted Pine Nuts

Lemon, butter, garden-fresh—18 minutes, one pot

782 cal · 21g protein · 18 min
vegetarianunder-20-mindinner-light
Crispy Sage & Parmesan CrispsEasy
Snack

Crispy Sage & Parmesan Crisps

Browned butter, nutmeg whisper, 8 minutes total

374 cal · 9g protein · 8 min
vegetarianunder-10-minelegant
Braised Short Ribs with Bourbon & Charred Root VegetablesIntermediate
Dinner

Braised Short Ribs with Bourbon & Charred Root Vegetables

Low-and-slow braised beef short ribs in a whiskey-spiked sauce, served with roasted carrots, parsnips, and thyme.

387 cal · 7g protein · 168 min
high-proteincomfort-foodslow-cooked
Brown Butter & Olive Oil Panna Cotta with Candied Lemon & Pistachio BrittleIntermediate
Dessert

Brown Butter & Olive Oil Panna Cotta with Candied Lemon & Pistachio Brittle

Silky Italian custard infused with roasted nutty flavors and sweet-tart candy

913 cal · 12g protein · 27 min
vegetarian
Beef Tenderloin & Purple Potato Salad with Black Garlic VinaigretteSophisticated
Lunch

Beef Tenderloin & Purple Potato Salad with Black Garlic Vinaigrette

Sliced carpaccio-style beef with roasted Andean potatoes and fermented umami

322 cal · 7g protein · 65 min
high-proteinsophisticated
Dark Chocolate & Coconut Rum Torte with Passion Fruit Curd & Candied GingerSophisticated
Dessert

Dark Chocolate & Coconut Rum Torte with Passion Fruit Curd & Candied Ginger

A dense, luxurious flourless chocolate cake—Caribbean elegance in every bite

1032 cal · 14g protein · 46 min
sophisticatedgluten-free
Jerk-Spiced Chicken Thigh with Charred Pineapple, Black Rice & Coconut-Lime CremaSophisticated
Dinner

Jerk-Spiced Chicken Thigh with Charred Pineapple, Black Rice & Coconut-Lime Crema

Bold Caribbean spice, tender chicken, and refined plating—a showstopper main

1467 cal · 49g protein · 70 min
high-proteinsophisticated