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Diet & meal · 409 recipes

High-Protein Dinner Recipes

High-Protein dinner ideas — protein-packed dishes to keep you full and fuel training. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.

Presa de Cerdo Ibérico con Mojo Rojo de Pimiento Asado y Maíz ConfitadoSophisticated
Dinner

Presa de Cerdo Ibérico con Mojo Rojo de Pimiento Asado y Maíz Confitado

Grass-fed Iberian pork shoulder steak with roasted red pepper mojo and slow-candied corn kernels

2436 cal · 223g protein · 52 min
high-proteinpaleo-friendly
Pork Shoulder Steaks with Pomegranate Molasses, Sumac & Charred CauliflowerIntermediate
Dinner

Pork Shoulder Steaks with Pomegranate Molasses, Sumac & Charred Cauliflower

Thick-cut shoulder, tart-sweet glaze, crispy spiced florets.

1981 cal · 223g protein · 38 min
high-proteinmiddle-eastern
Whole Roasted Red Snapper en Papillote with Scotch Bonnet Beurre Blanc, Charred Okra & Sea BeansSophisticated
Dinner

Whole Roasted Red Snapper en Papillote with Scotch Bonnet Beurre Blanc, Charred Okra & Sea Beans

Pristine whole fish steamed in parchment with molten spiced butter and charred vegetables

1733 cal · 204g protein · 75 min
high-proteingluten-freepescatarian
Jerk-Spiced Snapper en Papillote with Charred Okra & Black BeansIntermediate
Dinner

Jerk-Spiced Snapper en Papillote with Charred Okra & Black Beans

Whole snapper steamed in parchment with island spice & vegetables

1383 cal · 202g protein · 48 min
whole-fishhigh-proteingluten-free
Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Green Curry Paste, Charred Bok Choy & Jasmine Beurre BlancSophisticated
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Green Curry Paste, Charred Bok Choy & Jasmine Beurre Blanc

Whole fish sealed in parchment with aromatic Thai green curry, finished with silky jasmine-infused butter sauce

2259 cal · 195g protein · 65 min
high-proteingluten-free
Escovitch Red Snapper with Charred Okra & Lime PickleEasy
Dinner

Escovitch Red Snapper with Charred Okra & Lime Pickle

Whole fried snapper, vinegar-pickled vegetable slaw, spicy heat

1431 cal · 191g protein · 24 min
high-proteingluten-free optiondairy-free
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Saffron Emulsion, Charred Fennel & Green OlivesSophisticated
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Saffron Emulsion, Charred Fennel & Green Olives

Whole Mediterranean sea bass steamed and roasted in parchment with saffron beurre blanc and spring vegetables

2269 cal · 188g protein · 55 min
high-proteinpescatarianspring-elegant
Whole Roasted Branzino with Chermoula, Charred Lemon & Herbed FregolaIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino with Chermoula, Charred Lemon & Herbed Fregola

Mediterranean bream with vibrant herb sauce and Sardinian pasta

1374 cal · 169g protein · 34 min
high-proteindairy-freepaleo-friendly
Soy-Ginger Branzino en Papillote with Charred Bok ChoyEasy
Dinner

Soy-Ginger Branzino en Papillote with Charred Bok Choy

Whole fish steamed in parchment with soy, ginger, and scallions; crispy bok choy on the side

1168 cal · 168g protein · 27 min
high-proteindairy-freeelegant-dinner30-minute
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Charred Fennel, Green Olive Tapenade & Saffron EmulsionSophisticated
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Charred Fennel, Green Olive Tapenade & Saffron Emulsion

Pristine whole fish steamed in paper, served with aromatic fennel and bright briny condiments

1792 cal · 167g protein · 58 min
high-proteinpescatariangluten-free
Branzino al Forno con Green Olive Tapenade, Pomodori Ereditari e BasilicoIntermediate
Dinner

Branzino al Forno con Green Olive Tapenade, Pomodori Ereditari e Basilico

Pan-seared branzino over heirloom tomatoes with Liguria green olive tapenade & torn basil

1171 cal · 165g protein · 40 min
gluten-freepescatarianhigh-protein
Cá Nướng en Papillote with Saffron, Green Olive & Charred FennelSophisticated
Dinner

Cá Nướng en Papillote with Saffron, Green Olive & Charred Fennel

Steamed whole fish in parchment with saffron broth and preserved-lemon aromatics

1421 cal · 163g protein · 45 min
high-proteingluten-free
Whole Branzino En Papillote with Charred Green Tomato, Rocoto & Cilantro BrothIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Branzino En Papillote with Charred Green Tomato, Rocoto & Cilantro Broth

Delicate, aromatic, steamed in paper and opened at table

1130 cal · 163g protein · 32 min
high-proteingluten-freedairy-freepaleo-friendly
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Fennel & Charred Lemon EmulsionIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Fennel & Charred Lemon Emulsion

Delicate whole fish, aromatic spice-scented steam, silky sauce

1273 cal · 163g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-free
Grilled Whole Branzino with Charred Fennel & Saffron VinaigretteIntermediate
Dinner

Grilled Whole Branzino with Charred Fennel & Saffron Vinaigrette

Mediterranean sea bass, herb-crusted, charred vegetables, golden-spiced oil

1206 cal · 163g protein · 34 min
high-proteingluten-freepescatarianpaleo
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Green Olives, Preserved Lemon & Charred FennelIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Branzino en Papillote with Green Olives, Preserved Lemon & Charred Fennel

pristine fish steamed in parchment with briny and citrus aromatics

1267 cal · 163g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Fennel, Orange & Black OliveEasy
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Fennel, Orange & Black Olive

Parchment-steamed fish, citrus, fresh herbs, charred lemon

1173 cal · 163g protein · 35 min
high-proteingluten-freewhole30-compatible
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Berbere, Tomato & Injera CroutonsIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Branzino en Papillote with Berbere, Tomato & Injera Croutons

Steamed Mediterranean sea bass in parchment with Ethiopian spices and crispy flatbread

1005 cal · 163g protein · 37 min
high-proteinheart-healthygluten-free-adaptable
Pan-Seared Branzino en PapilloteIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote

Whole fish steamed with tomatoes, Castelvetrano olives & oregano

1220 cal · 162g protein · 30 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinpaleo
Peixe Grelhado com Molho de Malagueta (Grilled Fish with Malagueta Pepper Sauce)Easy
Dinner

Peixe Grelhado com Molho de Malagueta (Grilled Fish with Malagueta Pepper Sauce)

Charred wild branzino kissed with lemon, surrounded by fiery, garlicky red pepper sauce

1383 cal · 162g protein · 27 min
high-proteingluten-free30-minute
Branzino in Cartoccio con Limone e OliveEasy
Dinner

Branzino in Cartoccio con Limone e Olive

Whole sea bass steamed en papillote with spring vegetables

1209 cal · 162g protein · 25 min
high-proteingluten-free20-minute
Branzino al Ajillo with Charred Lemon & Crispy SageEasy
Dinner

Branzino al Ajillo with Charred Lemon & Crispy Sage

Pan-seared whole fish with garlic oil and fresh herbs

1213 cal · 161g protein · 24 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo
Turkey Leg Confit with Charred Lemon & Braised OlivesSophisticated
Dinner

Turkey Leg Confit with Charred Lemon & Braised Olives

Slow-roasted turkey leg, fall-apart tender, with warm olive tapenade

1465 cal · 137g protein · 145 min
high-proteinMediterraneangluten-free
Whole Roasted Red Snapper in Charred Lime Leaf Oil with Roasted Breadfruit & Pigeon Pea RagoutSophisticated
Dinner

Whole Roasted Red Snapper in Charred Lime Leaf Oil with Roasted Breadfruit & Pigeon Pea Ragout

Whole baked fish in a fragrant herb oil, served with Caribbean root vegetable ragù

1777 cal · 129g protein · 110 min
high-proteinseafoodlow-carb