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Peixe Branco em Crosta de Sal com Romanesco Assado e Beurre Blanc de Limão Queimado
Whole white fish encased in sea salt crust, served with charred romanesco and burnt-lemon butter sauce
1238 cal · 82g 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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Charred Spring Garlic & Romesco-Glazed Halibut Fillet with Blistered Shishito Peppers & Crispy Sage Oil
Sweet and spicy roasted red pepper sauce meets delicate white fish
1303 cal · 82g protein · 70 min
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Miso-Butter Halibut with Charred Enoki & Shiso Oil
Buttery white fish with umami depth and aromatic herb finish
863 cal · 81g protein · 28 min
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Seared Halibut with Spring Herb Oil & Roasted Beet Purée
Pan-seared white fish, silken beetroot cream, basil-parsley emulsion, bitter greens
735 cal · 81g protein · 40 min
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Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Tomatillo-Cilantro Emulsion & Grilled Poblano Strips
flaky white fish, vibrant green sauce, smoky chile
791 cal · 80g protein · 28 min
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Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Corn & Tomato Salsa Verde
Meaty white fish with a bright, fresh summer salsa and buttery corn
652 cal · 80g protein · 37 min
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Pan-Seared Branzino & Charred Eggplant Caponata with Crispy Sage Oil
Mediterranean branzino, slow-cooked eggplant relish, toasted breadcrumbs, burnt sage & garlic oil
1188 cal · 80g protein · 70 min
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Pan-Seared Halibut with Burnt Romesco & Charred Green Olives
Tender white fish with nutty Spanish red-pepper sauce and crispy olive caramel
805 cal · 80g protein · 37 min
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Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Artichoke Vinaigrette & Crispy Breadcrumbs
Flaky white fish, smoky vegetable sauce, textured crunch
612 cal · 78g protein · 30 min
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Charred Branzino & Green Olive Tabbouleh with Burnt Lemon Tahini
Pan-seared Mediterranean sea bass over herb-studded bulgur salad
1035 cal · 77g protein · 35 min
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Loup de Mer en Croûte de Sel avec Fenouil Braisé et Beurre de Citron Confit
Whole sea bass baked in salt crust with braised fennel and preserved lemon butter
772 cal · 76g protein · 90 min
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Charred Branzino & Slow-Roasted Beet Tabbouleh with Pomegranate Molasses, Pistachios & Crispy Sage
Whole fish, roasted beetroot bulghur salad, tart molasses dressing, toasted nuts
1220 cal · 75g protein · 105 min
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Beef Sirloin Steak with Charred Okra & Buttermilk Dressing
Pan-seared steak, blistered okra, tangy whipped buttermilk.
1069 cal · 74g protein · 30 min
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Cá Chiên Xù với Salad Dưa & Ớt Chua
Whole crispy fish with charred cucumber pickles and fermented chili gastrique
4402 cal · 74g protein · 33 min
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Grilled Branzino with Charred Tomatillo Mole & Spring Vegetables
Whole Mediterranean fish with roasted green sauce and seasonal bounty
696 cal · 74g protein · 40 min
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Pan-Seared Beef Sirloin with Charred Sherry Vinaigrette & Grilled Radicchio
Tender beef, bitter-sweet greens, and a tangy Spanish sauce.
1102 cal · 72g protein · 30 min
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Charred Corn & Roasted Chicken Salad with Crispy Shallot Oil
Smoky, crunchy, herbaceous, October-perfect
842 cal · 71g protein · 12 min
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Insalata di Polpo Crudo con Barbabietola Arrostita, Sedano Rapa e Acciuga Fermentata
Raw octopus carpaccio, roasted beets, crispy celeriac, aged anchovy
937 cal · 69g protein · 85 min
EasyLunch
Yakitori Chicken Bowl with Charred Scallion & Sesame Rice
Grilled skewered chicken glazed and ginger-soy bright
1264 cal · 69g protein · 20 min
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Charred Mahi-Mahi & Ackee with Coconut-Cilantro Rice
West Indian fish with buttery Caribbean fruit and fragrant coconut-lime rice
1287 cal · 68g protein · 35 min
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Za'atar-Crusted Branzino en Papillote with Charred Fennel & Preserved Lemon Jus
Whole fish, parchment steam, Levantine spice crust
929 cal · 67g protein · 42 min
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Grilled Branzino with Charred Lemon & Green Beans
Whole fish, crispy skin, verdant beans, citrus brightness
683 cal · 67g protein · 24 min
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Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Romanesco, Preserved Lemon Beurre Blanc & Crispy Shallot Oil
Delicate fish, fractal greens and three bright sauces
894 cal · 67g protein · 37 min
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Tandoori Chicken Breast with Charred Tomato Raita
Marinated bone-in chicken breast, tandoor-inspired, with a cooling spiced yogurt sauce
774 cal · 65g protein · 70 min