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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.

Lubina a la Sal with Charred Romanesco & Saffron AioliIntermediate
Dinner

Lubina a la Sal with Charred Romanesco & Saffron Aioli

Whole sea bass baked in a salt crust with burnt butter and roasted golden cauliflower

776 cal · 64g protein · 48 min
high-proteinpescatariangluten-free
Cá Nướng Giấy Chanh Hương ThảoEasy
Dinner

Cá Nướng Giấy Chanh Hương Thảo

Whole branzino en papillote with lemon, herbs, and sesame oil

643 cal · 64g protein · 22 min
high-protein30-minutegluten-freedairy-free
Peixe Assado with Charred Pineapple, Crispy Garlic Rice & Cilantro OilIntermediate
Dinner

Peixe Assado with Charred Pineapple, Crispy Garlic Rice & Cilantro Oil

Whole pan-roasted branzino with caramelized pineapple and garlic-infused rice

712 cal · 64g protein · 42 min
high-proteingluten-free
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Green Olives & Charred FennelEasy
Dinner

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

Aromatic whole fish steamed in parchment with Moroccan spices

530 cal · 63g protein · 35 min
high-proteindairy-freegluten-free
Pan-Seared Branzino with Green Olive & Walnut Sauce, Charred LemonEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino with Green Olive & Walnut Sauce, Charred Lemon

Delicate fish, nutty-briny sauce, one pan

899 cal · 63g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-freelow-carb
Whole Roasted Branzino with Pomegranate & Green Olive ChermoulaEasy
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino with Pomegranate & Green Olive Chermoula

Herb-bright fish, briny olive relish, pomegranate juice glaze

644 cal · 63g protein · 26 min
gluten-freepaleohigh-protein
Whole Branzino with Charred Lemon, Green Olives & Saffron EmulsionIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Branzino with Charred Lemon, Green Olives & Saffron Emulsion

Delicate, bright, Mediterranean essence

837 cal · 63g protein · 28 min
paleogluten-freehigh-protein
Whole Roasted Branzino with Orange, Olives & Crispy Sourdough CroutonsEasy
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino with Orange, Olives & Crispy Sourdough Croutons

Whole fish, bright citrus, toasted bread, briny olives

881 cal · 63g protein · 25 min
high-proteinpaleogluten-free-adaptable25-minute
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

1300 cal · 62g protein · 33 min
high-proteingluten-free-optioncomfort-food
Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Radicchio, Burnt Lemon & Sage Brown ButterIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Radicchio, Burnt Lemon & Sage Brown Butter

Delicate fish, bitter greens, herbaceous richness

758 cal · 62g protein · 26 min
high-proteingluten-freeelegant-simple
Pan-Roasted Trout with Sage Beurre Noir & Fingerling PotatoesEasy
Dinner

Pan-Roasted Trout with Sage Beurre Noir & Fingerling Potatoes

Delicate fish, burnt sage butter, tender potatoes

779 cal · 62g protein · 22 min
high-proteingluten-free25-minute
Pan-Roasted Branzino with Charred Lemon, Green Olives & Crispy Chickpea SaladEasy
Dinner

Pan-Roasted Branzino with Charred Lemon, Green Olives & Crispy Chickpea Salad

Whole fish, buttery and delicate, over a warm chickpea salad with Moroccan spice

887 cal · 61g protein · 23 min
gluten-freehigh-protein30-minute
Whole Roasted Branzino with Za'atar, Pomegranate & Herbed CouscousIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino with Za'atar, Pomegranate & Herbed Couscous

Whole fish, spiced herb crust, fruity glaze, fluffy pearl couscous pilaf

1062 cal · 61g protein · 45 min
high-proteinpescatariangluten-free (couscous substitute)
Cá Nướng—Pan-Seared Whole Black Seabass with Charred Lemongrass Emulsion, Crispy Shallots & Bitter Melon SlawSophisticated
Dinner

Cá Nướng—Pan-Seared Whole Black Seabass with Charred Lemongrass Emulsion, Crispy Shallots & Bitter Melon Slaw

Grilled seabass with Vietnamese aromatics, umami depth, and textural complexity

535 cal · 61g protein · 80 min
high-proteingluten-freeelegant
Beef Ribeye with Black Garlic & Charred Corn EmulsionSophisticated
Dinner

Beef Ribeye with Black Garlic & Charred Corn Emulsion

Luxurious steak crowned with umami-rich, silky sauce

919 cal · 61g protein · 60 min
high-proteinsophisticated
Levrek Güveç – Whole Roasted Branzino with Herbs and LemonEasy
Dinner

Levrek Güveç – Whole Roasted Branzino with Herbs and Lemon

Fish baked in a clay pot with tomatoes, olives, and oregano

750 cal · 61g protein · 28 min
high-proteinpaleo-friendlygluten-free
Cá Nướng—Charred Whole Fish with Turmeric-Lemongrass Paste & Bitter MelonEasy
Dinner

Cá Nướng—Charred Whole Fish with Turmeric-Lemongrass Paste & Bitter Melon

Aromatic, caramelized, and primal

402 cal · 60g protein · 22 min
high-proteingluten-free-friendly20-minute
Ginger-Braised Chicken Thigh with Black Cardamom, Fenugreek & Caramelized Garlic RiceIntermediate
Dinner

Ginger-Braised Chicken Thigh with Black Cardamom, Fenugreek & Caramelized Garlic Rice

Tender spice-braised poultry with fragrant rice pilaf

1229 cal · 60g protein · 53 min
high-proteinpoultry
Pan-Seared Veal Scaloppine with Marsala Cream, Sage & GirollesIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Veal Scaloppine with Marsala Cream, Sage & Girolles

Pounded veal cutlet, wild mushroom sauce, herbal marsala reduction

881 cal · 60g protein · 30 min
high-proteinlow-carbgluten-free
Pan-Seared Turkey Breast with Cilantro-Coconut Pan Sauce and Jasmine RiceIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Turkey Breast with Cilantro-Coconut Pan Sauce and Jasmine Rice

Tender turkey breast finished with a silky pan sauce—restaurant-quality, achievable on a weeknight.

1014 cal · 60g protein · 32 min
high-proteingluten-free30-minute
Braised Beef Cheeks with Creole Aromatics & Soft PolentaIntermediate
Dinner

Braised Beef Cheeks with Creole Aromatics & Soft Polenta

Slow-braised beef cheek, dark sauce, creamy corn grits

1039 cal · 60g protein · 135 min
high-proteincomfort-food
Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Fish Sauce-Caramel and Charred Bok ChoyIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Fish Sauce-Caramel and Charred Bok Choy

Crispy skin, tender meat, sweet-salty-funky glaze.

982 cal · 60g protein · 38 min
high-proteinglutenfreedairy-free
Carne Asada Cactus Salad with Charred Corn, Black Beans & Cilantro-Lime VinaigretteIntermediate
Dinner

Carne Asada Cactus Salad with Charred Corn, Black Beans & Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

Grilled marinated beef with grilled nopales, corn, and fresh herb dressing

884 cal · 59g protein · 55 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleointermediate
Duck Breast Rouille with Cherry-Walnut Gastrique & Parsnip PuréeIntermediate
Dinner

Duck Breast Rouille with Cherry-Walnut Gastrique & Parsnip Purée

Sliced duck with silken root vegetable cream and tart-sweet fruit glaze

1286 cal · 59g protein · 40 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinpaleo-friendly