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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.

Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Fennel, Black Olives & Orange Beurre BlancEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Fennel, Black Olives & Orange Beurre Blanc

Whole roasted fish with caramelized vegetables and a silky citrus butter sauce

1080 cal · 67g protein · 28 min
high-proteingluten-free30-minute
Pan-Seared Branzino with Beurre Blanc, Summer Peas & Charred LemonIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino with Beurre Blanc, Summer Peas & Charred Lemon

Classic French technique meets summer abundance

1074 cal · 67g protein · 40 min
high-protein30-minute-maingluten-free
Pan-Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Roasted Garlic & Green OlivesIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Roasted Garlic & Green Olives

Whole fish, fragrant saffron cream, Castelvetrano olives

922 cal · 67g protein · 40 min
gluten-freehigh-proteindairy-free option
Whole Branzino with Charred Lemon, Fresh Oregano & Crispy Olive Tapenade CrustIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Branzino with Charred Lemon, Fresh Oregano & Crispy Olive Tapenade Crust

butter-roasted, herb-stuffed cavity, warm anchovy emulsion

788 cal · 66g protein · 38 min
high-proteinomega-3mediterranean
Galbi-Braised Beef Short Rib with Charred Broccolini & Sesame-Anchovy JusIntermediate
Dinner

Galbi-Braised Beef Short Rib with Charred Broccolini & Sesame-Anchovy Jus

Korean-style marinated short ribs braised until tender, finished with umami depth

1023 cal · 66g protein · 120 min
high-proteingluten-free-adaptable
Fraldinha Assada com Manteiga de Alho Queimado, Purê de Milho Doce e Crocante de MilhoIntermediate
Dinner

Fraldinha Assada com Manteiga de Alho Queimado, Purê de Milho Doce e Crocante de Milho

Pan-seared skirt steak with burnt garlic butter, sweet corn purée & crispy corn tuile

1309 cal · 66g protein · 38 min
high-proteinintermediategluten-free
Whole Roasted Branzino with Burnt Orange, Black Olive & Charred BroccoliniIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino with Burnt Orange, Black Olive & Charred Broccolini

Whole Mediterranean sea bass with Sicilian-inspired aromatics, char-roasted greens, and saffron emulsion

853 cal · 66g protein · 40 min
high-proteinpaleowhole-30
Branzino al horno con hinojo asado y limón quemadoEasy
Dinner

Branzino al horno con hinojo asado y limón quemado

Whole roasted Mediterranean branzino with charred fennel & lemon

797 cal · 66g protein · 25 min
high-proteinMediterraneangluten-free30-minute
Galbijjim-Braised Short Rib with Shiitake, Chestnut & Soy-Mirin ReductionIntermediate
Dinner

Galbijjim-Braised Short Rib with Shiitake, Chestnut & Soy-Mirin Reduction

Slow-braised beef with aromatic vegetables and rich glaze

1078 cal · 66g protein · 90 min
high-proteinglutenfreelowcarb
Whole Roasted Branzino with Beurre Blanc, Burnt Thyme & Saffron VeloutéSophisticated
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino with Beurre Blanc, Burnt Thyme & Saffron Velouté

Pristine Mediterranean fish, silken saffron cream, brown butter emulsion

822 cal · 66g protein · 70 min
high-proteinpaleounder-1.5hr
Saffron-Crusted Black Bass en Papillote with Green Cardamom, Charred Leek & Crispy Shallot OilSophisticated
Dinner

Saffron-Crusted Black Bass en Papillote with Green Cardamom, Charred Leek & Crispy Shallot Oil

Steamed fish in parchment with aromatic aromatics and herbaceous oil

624 cal · 66g protein · 55 min
high-proteinlow-carbsophisticated
Ras el Hanout Branzino en Papillote with Charred Beets & Saffron EmulsionEasy
Dinner

Ras el Hanout Branzino en Papillote with Charred Beets & Saffron Emulsion

Whole fish baked in parchment with warm spices, roasted beets, silky saffron sauce

657 cal · 66g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-freeelegant-simple
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Za'atar, Charred Fennel & Pomegranate GastriqueIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Branzino en Papillote with Za'atar, Charred Fennel & Pomegranate Gastrique

Herb-crusted whole fish steamed in parchment with roasted vegetables and tart pomegranate

669 cal · 65g protein · 37 min
high-proteinpescatariangluten-free
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Lemongrass, Green Peppercorn & Ginger MisoIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Branzino en Papillote with Lemongrass, Green Peppercorn & Ginger Miso

Steamed whole fish in an aromatic parchment envelope

745 cal · 65g protein · 34 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Herb-Brined & Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Charred Cherry Gastrique, Crispy Fingerling Potatoes & Summer Herb SaladSophisticated
Dinner

Herb-Brined & Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Charred Cherry Gastrique, Crispy Fingerling Potatoes & Summer Herb Salad

Perfectly rosy duck breast with sweet-sour cherry sauce and golden potato crunch

1433 cal · 65g protein · 90 min
high-proteinpaleo-friendlysophisticated-dinner
Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Chermoula, Green Olives & Charred FennelIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Chermoula, Green Olives & Charred Fennel

Whole fish steamed in parchment with vibrant herb sauce & roasted licorice vegetables

810 cal · 65g protein · 35 min
high-proteinomega-3-richgluten-free
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Chermoula, Green Olives & Charred LemonIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Branzino en Papillote with Chermoula, Green Olives & Charred Lemon

Whole fish steamed in parchment with North African herb sauce

671 cal · 65g protein · 35 min
paleogluten-freehigh-protein30-minute
Whole Roasted Branzino with Charred Fennel, Citrus Beurre Blanc & Crispy CapersIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino with Charred Fennel, Citrus Beurre Blanc & Crispy Capers

Herb-stuffed whole fish with anise-scented vegetables and silky golden sauce

838 cal · 65g protein · 43 min
high-proteinpaleogluten-free
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
Pan-Seared Branzino with Crispy Skin & Lemon-Butter EmulsionIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino with Crispy Skin & Lemon-Butter Emulsion

Whole Mediterranean fish with a burnished skin and silky pan sauce

771 cal · 64g protein · 26 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pan-Seared Branzino with Green Olive Tapenade, Charred Lemon & Summer GreensEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino with Green Olive Tapenade, Charred Lemon & Summer Greens

Elegant, clean, on the table in 20 minutes

1747 cal · 64g protein · 20 min
high-proteinpaleo-friendlygluten-free
Whole Charred Branzino with Preserved Lemon, Green Olives & Toasted Breadcrumb GremolataIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Charred Branzino with Preserved Lemon, Green Olives & Toasted Breadcrumb Gremolata

Mediterranean-Moroccan fish with briny-floral accents and herbal crunch

745 cal · 64g protein · 36 min
high-proteingluten-free-optionpaleo
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Preserved Lemon & Charred Fennel Beurre BlancSophisticated
Dinner

Whole Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Preserved Lemon & Charred Fennel Beurre Blanc

Steamed Mediterranean bass, fragrant spice, silky butter sauce

876 cal · 64g protein · 45 min
high-proteinlow-carbwhole-fish
Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Tomatillo-Cilantro Emulsion & Roasted Spring VegetablesEasy
Dinner

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
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly