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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.

Whole Branzino en Papillote with Charred Romanesco & Burnt Orange EmulsionIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Branzino en Papillote with Charred Romanesco & Burnt Orange Emulsion

Steamed fish in parchment, vibrant citrus sauce

680 cal · 57g protein · 32 min
gluten-freepaleo-friendlyhigh-protein
Charred Branzino en Papillote with Chermoula, Charred Tomatoes & Crispy Flatbread ShardsSophisticated
Lunch

Charred Branzino en Papillote with Chermoula, Charred Tomatoes & Crispy Flatbread Shards

Whole fish steamed in parchment with green herb paste and caramelized fruit

596 cal · 57g protein · 45 min
high-proteingluten-free-optionomega-3
Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Lemon & Green BeansEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Lemon & Green Beans

Whole fish with crispy skin, garlic and oregano, verdant beans

570 cal · 57g protein · 18 min
high-proteinpaleogluten-free
Grilled Sardine Salad with Roasted Peppers, New Potatoes & Black Olive OilEasy
Lunch

Grilled Sardine Salad with Roasted Peppers, New Potatoes & Black Olive Oil

Portuguese market salad—charred fish, sweet peppers, earthy potatoes

905 cal · 57g protein · 30 min
high-protein30-minutegluten-free
Chicken Thigh Confit with Chicory & Charred Brassica HashSophisticated
Dinner

Chicken Thigh Confit with Chicory & Charred Brassica Hash

Slow-poached thighs in aromatics, crispy skin, bitter greens, caramelized root vegetables

1794 cal · 57g protein · 80 min
high-proteincajungluten-free
Ceviche de Jurel with Charred Corn, Black Bean Purée & Crispy Shallot OilIntermediate
Lunch

Ceviche de Jurel with Charred Corn, Black Bean Purée & Crispy Shallot Oil

Delicate white fish cured in lime with charred corn, black bean, and jalapeño accents

697 cal · 57g protein · 33 min
high-proteinseafoodgluten-freeno-cook
Pan-Seared Branzino with Burnt Citrus Sauce, Charred Fennel & Black Garlic OilIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino with Burnt Citrus Sauce, Charred Fennel & Black Garlic Oil

Whole fish with caramelized lemon and smoky garlic

731 cal · 57g protein · 43 min
high-proteingluten-free
Chermoula-Roasted Chicken with Couscous & Roasted ZucchiniEasy
Lunch

Chermoula-Roasted Chicken with Couscous & Roasted Zucchini

Herbaceous North African chicken, alive with herbs and garlic

1145 cal · 57g protein · 32 min
high-protein30-minutedairy-free
Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Lemon, Capers & Creamy PastaIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Lemon, Capers & Creamy Pasta

Tender chicken, bright piccata pan sauce, silky ribbons of tagliatelle

1121 cal · 57g protein · 30 min
high-proteinweeknight
Ginger-Coriander Turkey Meatball Bowl with Herbed YogurtIntermediate
Lunch

Ginger-Coriander Turkey Meatball Bowl with Herbed Yogurt

Spiced turkey meatballs over cucumber, herbs, and cool yogurt

473 cal · 56g protein · 33 min
high-proteinlean
Slow-Braised Beef Cheek Tagine with Quince & Preserved LemonIntermediate
Lunch

Slow-Braised Beef Cheek Tagine with Quince & Preserved Lemon

Tender meat, caramelized fruit, green olives and toasted almonds

653 cal · 56g protein · 170 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pan-Seared Beef Tenderloin with Charred Shallot & Smoked Paprika JusIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Beef Tenderloin with Charred Shallot & Smoked Paprika Jus

Elegant center-cut beef in a confident pan sauce

689 cal · 56g protein · 30 min
high-proteinpaleo-friendly
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Charred Tomatillo-Serrano Mojo & Roasted Spring VegetablesIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Branzino en Papillote with Charred Tomatillo-Serrano Mojo & Roasted Spring Vegetables

Whole fish in parchment, tomatillo mojo, spring onions, cilantro

862 cal · 56g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-freedinner-impressive
Grilled Octopus & Charred Spring Onion Salad with Burnt Lemon Oil, Pomegranate & Crispy Chickpea CrumbSophisticated
Appetizer

Grilled Octopus & Charred Spring Onion Salad with Burnt Lemon Oil, Pomegranate & Crispy Chickpea Crumb

Tender tentacles, briny-sweet onion, tart-nutty crunch

922 cal · 56g protein · 40 min
Mediterraneanhigh-proteingluten-free
Lamb Shank Tagine with Apricot, Cinnamon & Toasted Almond CouscousSophisticated
Dinner

Lamb Shank Tagine with Apricot, Cinnamon & Toasted Almond Couscous

Braised lamb with warm spices, dried apricots and preserved lemon, served over fluffy herbed couscous

1174 cal · 56g protein · 135 min
high-proteincomfort-foodweekend-meal
Whole Charred Octopus Frico with Charred Green Mango, Roasted Garlic Oil & Crispy Okra CrackleSophisticated
Appetizer

Whole Charred Octopus Frico with Charred Green Mango, Roasted Garlic Oil & Crispy Okra Crackle

Tender octopus skin crisped until golden, wrapping umami depth and Caribbean brightness

2094 cal · 56g protein · 70 min
paleo-friendlygluten-freehigh-protein
Côte de Veau Poêlée à la Noisette avec Champignons SauvagesSophisticated
Dinner

Côte de Veau Poêlée à la Noisette avec Champignons Sauvages

Pan-seared veal chop with brown butter hazelnut sauce, wild mushroom ragù & parsnip purée

1331 cal · 56g protein · 70 min
high-proteinelegantshowstopper
Pan-Seared Turkey Breast with Braised Shallots & Mushroom ReductionIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Turkey Breast with Braised Shallots & Mushroom Reduction

Thick-cut turkey cutlets with a silky wine-and-stock pan sauce, caramelized shallots on the side.

554 cal · 56g protein · 43 min
high-proteingluten-free
Fraldinha com Chimichurri Verde & Charred Corn PuréeIntermediate
Lunch

Fraldinha com Chimichurri Verde & Charred Corn Purée

Seared flap steak with herbaceous green chimichurri and silky charred corn mash

1082 cal · 55g protein · 37 min
high-proteinintermediate
Cá Nướng Riêu CuaEasy
Lunch

Cá Nướng Riêu Cua

Charred sea bass with tamarind-crab broth and morning glory

548 cal · 55g protein · 30 min
pescatariangluten-freehigh-protein
Whole Roasted Branzino en PapilloteSophisticated
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote

Ras el hanout, charred beets, saffron emulsion

678 cal · 55g protein · 50 min
gluten-freeMediterraneanhigh-protein
Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Tomatillo Emulsion, Grilled Corn & Crispy Sage OilIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Tomatillo Emulsion, Grilled Corn & Crispy Sage Oil

Mediterranean sea bass, tart tomatillo purée, golden corn & sage brown butter

919 cal · 55g protein · 44 min
high-proteingluten-freeheart-healthy
Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Fennel Ash, Green Olives & Burnt Lemon EmulsionSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote with Fennel Ash, Green Olives & Burnt Lemon Emulsion

Delicate white fish steamed in parchment with charred aromatics and silky citrus sauce

1111 cal · 55g protein · 60 min
high-proteinmediterraneangluten-free-optional
Braised Beef Cheeks with Red Wine, Tomato & OrangeIntermediate
Dinner

Braised Beef Cheeks with Red Wine, Tomato & Orange

Melt-in-mouth beef, Spanish wine, citrus brightness.

624 cal · 55g protein · 165 min
high-proteinintermediategluten-free