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Cá Nướng Riêu Cua – Charred River Fish with Blue Crab Bisque, Charred Vegetables & Fermented Anchovy Oil
Whole roasted snapper, silken crab bisque, burnt garlic emulsion & crispy herb salad
1832 cal · 223g protein · 75 min
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High-Protein Lunch Recipes
High-Protein lunch 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.
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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
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Grilled Branzino with Charred Lemon & Wild Asparagus
Whole fish, local green asparagus, blistered lemon
1187 cal · 164g protein · 20 min
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Cá Nướng (Grilled Whole Fish) with Charred Lime, Bitter Melon & Black Garlic Gastrique
Wood-fire branzino with bitter-melon balm and umami reduction
1271 cal · 163g protein · 65 min
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Pan-Seared Red Snapper en Papillote with Ackee Foam, Charred Sea Beans & Passion Fruit Beurre Blanc
A whole fish in paper, steamed with Caribbean brightness and refinement
973 cal · 117g protein · 53 min
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Whole Roasted Branzino with Charred Lemon, Green Olive Tapenade & Herbed Couscous
Portuguese-inspired whole fish with Mediterranean brightness
1342 cal · 109g protein · 55 min
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Charred Halibut with Burnt Shallot-Green Chilli Emulsion, Crispy Chickpea Cake & Mustard Oil Microgreens
Delicate white fish anchored by punchy spiced aromatics and textural contrasts
1296 cal · 100g protein · 50 min
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Poached Halibut with Saffron Velouté, Crispy Leeks & Caviar
Delicate white fish in silken golden sauce with shallot crackle
1191 cal · 92g protein · 30 min
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Ensalada de Bacalao Desmenuzado
Salt cod salad with roasted chickpeas, orange and fresh herbs
940 cal · 91g protein · 23 min
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Stone Fruit & Grilled Halibut Salad with Almond Romesco
Pan-seared fish, charred nectarines, farro & toasted almonds in spiced red sauce
1049 cal · 91g protein · 35 min
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Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Artichoke & Lemon Beurre Blanc
Flaky white fish with crispy spring vegetables and silky brown-butter sauce
838 cal · 89g protein · 33 min
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Charred Halibut with Turmeric-Coconut Consommé, Crispy Curry Leaf & Summer Vegetable Brunoise
Delicate fish, aromatic broth, precision vegetables
1046 cal · 89g protein · 55 min
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Cataplana de Robalo com Amêijoas
Seabass steamed with littleneck clams, white wine, tomato and fennel in a copper clam shell
949 cal · 88g protein · 30 min
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Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Corn Polenta & Green Olive Tapenade
Creamed corn, summer vegetables, lemon beurre blanc
873 cal · 86g protein · 40 min
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Pan-Seared California Halibut with Charred Corn Velouté, Crispy Shallot Oil & Roasted Radish Salad
Sweet fish on a silken corn purée, finished with burnt-butter shallots and peppery greens
1373 cal · 86g protein · 60 min
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Charred Halibut & Walnut Salad with Pomegranate-Tahini Dressing
Crispy-skinned fish, roasted beets, charred radicchio & toasted walnuts
891 cal · 86g protein · 35 min
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Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Corn Purée, Pickled Radish & Crispy Sage
Spring halibut fillet over creamed corn with burnt-end intensity and cooling pickled radish crunch
963 cal · 86g protein · 55 min
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Moqueca-Inspired Halibut en Papillote with Charred Okra, Black Garlic & Coconut-Lime Nage
Bahia's storied fish stew elevated: sealed, steamed, and presented with theatre
1003 cal · 85g protein · 42 min
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Peixe Assado com Mandioca Frita e Maionese de Dente de Alho
Roasted whole branzino, crispy cassava fries & charred garlic mayo
1292 cal · 85g protein · 43 min
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Jerk Chicken Thighs with Charred Pineapple & Black Beans
Confident sear on spiced chicken thigh, with sweet and earthy sides
1197 cal · 84g protein · 43 min
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Grilled California White Fish with Charred Corn & Green Goddess Drizzle
Pan-seared halibut, corn silk velouté, burnt basil oil & summer herbs
1113 cal · 84g protein · 30 min
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Grilled Halibut with Charred Corn Silk Velouté & Crispy Capers
Pan-seared halibut over silky corn purée, finished with brown butter, crispy caper berries & fresh dill oil
942 cal · 84g protein · 70 min
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Seared Halibut with Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate-Tahini Glaze
Nutty tahini, sweet pomegranate molasses, smoky eggplant
960 cal · 83g protein · 38 min
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Turkey Meatball Marinara over Garlicky Polenta
Tender ground turkey balls in a bright tomato sauce, nestled in creamy polenta—a diner classic with real soul.
1091 cal · 83g protein · 45 min