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Diet · 1280 recipes

High-Protein Recipes

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 Olive Tapenade & Charred Green BeansEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino with Olive Tapenade & Charred Green Beans

whole small fish, briny black olives, and bitter-sweet beans

660 cal · 59g protein · 22 min
gluten-freehigh-protein
Slow-Braised Chicken Thigh with Charred Eggplant, Tomato Confit & Tagine SpiceIntermediate
Dinner

Slow-Braised Chicken Thigh with Charred Eggplant, Tomato Confit & Tagine Spice

Cumin, cinnamon, ginger & cilantro; herbed couscous

1222 cal · 59g protein · 65 min
high-proteinone-pot
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
Chicken Breast with Moqueca Sauce, Hearts of Palm & Charred OkraIntermediate
Dinner

Chicken Breast with Moqueca Sauce, Hearts of Palm & Charred Okra

A silky, aromatic Brazilian seafood sauce meets lean chicken

1191 cal · 59g protein · 37 min
high-proteingluten-free
Sepia Guisada con Judías BlancasEasy
Lunch

Sepia Guisada con Judías Blancas

Braised squid, white beans, tomato, garlic, served with crusty bread

749 cal · 59g protein · 35 min
high-proteinlow-fat
Grilled Branzino Salad with Charred Eggplant, Pomegranate & Walnut OilEasy
Lunch

Grilled Branzino Salad with Charred Eggplant, Pomegranate & Walnut Oil

Turkish Levantine—whole fish with summer vegetables

836 cal · 59g protein · 32 min
high-proteinheart-healthygluten-free
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
Fraldinha com Chimichurri Verde, Charred Corn Purée & Crispy CassavaEasy
Dinner

Fraldinha com Chimichurri Verde, Charred Corn Purée & Crispy Cassava

Grilled bavette steak with vivid herb chimichurri and roasted corn silk

1410 cal · 59g protein · 31 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Charred Tomatillo Salsa Verde, Roasted Spring Vegetables & Cilantro FoamSophisticated
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Charred Tomatillo Salsa Verde, Roasted Spring Vegetables & Cilantro Foam

Steamed whole fish in parchment with bright salsa and herbal cream

876 cal · 59g protein · 65 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinpaleo
Chicken & Peppers Over Coconut Rice with Pickled VegetablesEasy
Lunch

Chicken & Peppers Over Coconut Rice with Pickled Vegetables

Afritada's easier, brighter cousin

1752 cal · 59g protein · 40 min
high-proteincomfort-foodone-pan-friendly
Braised Octopus with Charred Fennel, Tomato Confit & Oregano OilIntermediate
Dinner

Braised Octopus with Charred Fennel, Tomato Confit & Oregano Oil

Tender slow-cooked octopus, sweet caramelized fennel, silky tomato jam, herbaceous finish

834 cal · 59g protein · 95 min
high-proteingluten-free
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Green Olive Tapenade & Charred FennelSophisticated
Dinner

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

A whole Mediterranean sea bass steamed in parchment with saffron emulsion and Castelvetrano olives

746 cal · 58g protein · 65 min
high-proteingluten-freedairy-free
Chicken Drumsticks with Black Garlic, Cilantro & Charred Lime RiceIntermediate
Lunch

Chicken Drumsticks with Black Garlic, Cilantro & Charred Lime Rice

Sticky, savory thighs and drumsticks in a glossy reduction

1000 cal · 58g protein · 50 min
high-proteingluten-free-option
Crispy Octopus & Green Olive Fritters with Lemon-Harissa AioliIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Octopus & Green Olive Fritters with Lemon-Harissa Aioli

Golden-crusted tender octopus bites, briny olive crunch, spiced lemon cream

1295 cal · 58g protein · 70 min
high-proteingluten-freemediterraneanpaleo
Soy-Butter Glazed Striped Bass en Papillote with Charred Shishito Pepper, Toasted Black Barley & Black Garlic Beurre BlancSophisticated
Dinner

Soy-Butter Glazed Striped Bass en Papillote with Charred Shishito Pepper, Toasted Black Barley & Black Garlic Beurre Blanc

Delicate steamed fish in parchment with umami glaze, crispy barley, and complex butter sauce

1314 cal · 58g protein · 65 min
high-proteinsophisticatedrestaurant-quality
Charred Branzino with Gochujang-Miso Emulsion, Charred Baby Bok Choy & Crispy Rice CakesIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Branzino with Gochujang-Miso Emulsion, Charred Baby Bok Choy & Crispy Rice Cakes

Pan-seared whole fish, spiced emulsion, charred greens, crunchy rice cake base

850 cal · 58g protein · 32 min
high-proteinomega-3 richgluten-free
Seared Beef Tenderloin with Charred Poblano & Black Bean MoleSophisticated
Lunch

Seared Beef Tenderloin with Charred Poblano & Black Bean Mole

Tender beef medallions over a silky roasted poblano and black bean purée with bitter chocolate depth

650 cal · 58g protein · 55 min
high-proteinMexican-inspired
Seared Shrimp over Creole Tomato Rice with Charred Green BeansIntermediate
Lunch

Seared Shrimp over Creole Tomato Rice with Charred Green Beans

Gulf shrimp with backbone technique: a perfect pan sear and a proper pan sauce.

791 cal · 58g protein · 35 min
high-protein30-minute
Galbijjim-Style Short Ribs with Shiitake, Chestnut & Miso ReductionSophisticated
Dinner

Galbijjim-Style Short Ribs with Shiitake, Chestnut & Miso Reduction

Braised beef short ribs with umami-rich mushroom and nut sauce over steamed cauliflower rice

803 cal · 58g protein · 105 min
high-proteingluten-free
Whole Roasted Porgy en Croûte de Sel with Charred Tapenade Crust, Crispy Artichoke & Burnt Lemon JusSophisticated
Dinner

Whole Roasted Porgy en Croûte de Sel with Charred Tapenade Crust, Crispy Artichoke & Burnt Lemon Jus

Brined in salt, encased in aromatics, roasted whole and finished with olive-bright punch

602 cal · 58g protein · 80 min
high-proteinmediterraneangluten-free
Cua Mềm Chiên—Soft-Shell Crab Tempura with Yuzu-Ponzu Foam, Crispy Rice Paper Tuile & Saffron Beurre BlancSophisticated
Appetizer

Cua Mềm Chiên—Soft-Shell Crab Tempura with Yuzu-Ponzu Foam, Crispy Rice Paper Tuile & Saffron Beurre Blanc

Ethereal tempura-fried soft-shell crab finished with luxury French sauce and Japanese seasoning

6592 cal · 57g protein · 70 min
high-proteinrefinedambitious
Branzino en Papillote with Charred Lemon, Olives & Oregano Vermouth CreamSophisticated
Dinner

Branzino en Papillote with Charred Lemon, Olives & Oregano Vermouth Cream

whole fish steamed in parchment with aromatic herbs & silky sauce

1025 cal · 57g protein · 48 min
high-proteingluten-free
Camarão Assado com Manteiga de Alho Queimado, Mil-Folhas de Batata-Doce & Emulsão de Pimentão-FumadoSophisticated
Appetizer

Camarão Assado com Manteiga de Alho Queimado, Mil-Folhas de Batata-Doce & Emulsão de Pimentão-Fumado

Charred prawns with burnt-garlic butter, sweet potato layers, and smoky paprika emulsion

872 cal · 57g protein · 65 min
high-proteinrestaurant-qualityelegant
Branzino en Papillote with Sicilian Caponata & Black OlivesIntermediate
Dinner

Branzino en Papillote with Sicilian Caponata & Black Olives

Whole fish steamed in parchment with eggplant, capers, pine nuts, and raisins

836 cal · 57g protein · 40 min
high-proteinseafoodmediterranean