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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 Burnt Orange, Black Olive & Crispy Caper TapenadeIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino with Burnt Orange, Black Olive & Crispy Caper Tapenade

Butter-crisped fish, citrus depth, salty-briny crunch

760 cal · 53g protein · 44 min
high-proteinpescatarianintermediate
Paella Negra with Squid & ShrimpEasy
Dinner

Paella Negra with Squid & Shrimp

Squid-ink rice, tender shellfish, aromatic saffron broth

994 cal · 53g protein · 28 min
gluten-freehigh-protein30-minute
Branzino Rôti Entier aux Herbes de ProvenceEasy
Dinner

Branzino Rôti Entier aux Herbes de Provence

Whole roasted sea bass with fennel confit and lemon beurre blanc

706 cal · 53g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Charred Corn Purée, Crispy Sage & Ancho-Lime GlazeIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Charred Corn Purée, Crispy Sage & Ancho-Lime Glaze

crispy skin, golden corn, chile warmth

697 cal · 52g protein · 34 min
high-proteingluten-free35-minute
Galbijjim-Braised Short Rib with Mushroom & Chestnut RiceSophisticated
Dinner

Galbijjim-Braised Short Rib with Mushroom & Chestnut Rice

Tender soy-braised beef with nutty autumn grain bowl

892 cal · 52g protein · 90 min
high-proteingluten-free
Cơm Tấm with Grilled Chicken & Three-Color Vegetable MedleySophisticated
Lunch

Cơm Tấm with Grilled Chicken & Three-Color Vegetable Medley

Broken-rice bowl with charred chicken and fresh vegetables

940 cal · 52g protein · 35 min
high-proteingluten-free
Grilled Duck Breast with Fennel-Tamarind Glaze, Charred Okra & Crispy Chickpea BrittleSophisticated
Lunch

Grilled Duck Breast with Fennel-Tamarind Glaze, Charred Okra & Crispy Chickpea Brittle

Medium-rare duck with balanced sweet-sour-salty spice

1060 cal · 52g protein · 75 min
high-proteinspicedrestaurant-quality
Turkey Carnitas Tostada Stack with Charred Poblano and Lime CremaIntermediate
Lunch

Turkey Carnitas Tostada Stack with Charred Poblano and Lime Crema

Slow-cooked shredded turkey on crispy tortillas with roasted poblano and cooling crema

694 cal · 52g protein · 100 min
high-proteintex-mexgluten-free
Fraldinha com Chimichurri Verde e Abóbora AssadaIntermediate
Dinner

Fraldinha com Chimichurri Verde e Abóbora Assada

Grilled flank steak with vibrant herb chimichurri & charred roasted squash

1015 cal · 52g protein · 46 min
high-proteingluten-free
Mango & Jerk Chicken PlateSophisticated
Lunch

Mango & Jerk Chicken Plate

Smoky spiced grilled chicken with fresh mango-habanero salsa and coconut rice

1047 cal · 52g protein · 60 min
high-proteingluten-freecaribbean
Whole Roasted Branzino with Charred Fennel, Green Olives & Saffron EmulsionIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino with Charred Fennel, Green Olives & Saffron Emulsion

Mediterranean whole fish, roasted fennel, Castelvetrano olives, silken saffron beurre blanc

520 cal · 52g protein · 37 min
high-proteingluten-freeelegant
Pan-Seared Branzino with Anchovy Butter, Charred Broccolini & LemonEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino with Anchovy Butter, Charred Broccolini & Lemon

Whole baby sea bass with crispy skin, nutty brown butter sauce and tender greens

734 cal · 52g protein · 22 min
high-proteingluten-free30-minute
Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Lemon, Green Olives & Saffron EmulsionIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Lemon, Green Olives & Saffron Emulsion

Crispy-skinned Mediterranean sea bass, buttery saffron sauce, briny olive garnish

798 cal · 52g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Charred Octopus & Roasted Beet Salad with Walnut Romesco & Crispy SageSophisticated
Lunch

Charred Octopus & Roasted Beet Salad with Walnut Romesco & Crispy Sage

tender octopus, earthy beets & textured walnut sauce with sage oil

846 cal · 52g protein · 75 min
high-proteingluten-free
Gochujang-Miso Salmon with Charred Bok Choy & Crispy Garlic RiceEasy
Dinner

Gochujang-Miso Salmon with Charred Bok Choy & Crispy Garlic Rice

Pan-seared salmon glazed with spicy umami sauce, served over crispy garlic rice and charred greens

1120 cal · 52g protein · 25 min
high-proteinomega-330-minute
Whole Charred Branzino with Charred Scallion-Cilantro Mojo & Roasted HuitlacocheIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Charred Branzino with Charred Scallion-Cilantro Mojo & Roasted Huitlacoche

Whole roasted fish with vibrant herb oil and earthy corn fungus

680 cal · 52g protein · 46 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Frango à Pimentão com Mandioca Brava e Limão TostadoEasy
Dinner

Frango à Pimentão com Mandioca Brava e Limão Tostado

Pan-seared chicken breast in roasted pepper-cream sauce with charred cassava farofa

845 cal · 52g protein · 28 min
high-proteingluten-freedairy-free option
Tonnetto al Forno with Charred Radicchio, Pine Nuts & Pomegranate Molasses GastriqueIntermediate
Lunch

Tonnetto al Forno with Charred Radicchio, Pine Nuts & Pomegranate Molasses Gastrique

Herb-crusted seared yellowtail with bitter greens, crispy breadcrumbs and sweet-sour gastrique

951 cal · 52g protein · 35 min
high-proteinpescatariangluten-free
Doro Tibs with Crispy Injera Croutons, Charred Broccolini & Berbere JusSophisticated
Dinner

Doro Tibs with Crispy Injera Croutons, Charred Broccolini & Berbere Jus

Seared chicken thigh, spiced pan sauce, Ethiopian flatbread crisp, green vegetable

1047 cal · 52g protein · 75 min
high-proteinsophisticatedweeknight-impressive
Green Curry Shrimp with Jasmine Rice & Snap PeasEasy
Lunch

Green Curry Shrimp with Jasmine Rice & Snap Peas

Tender shrimp, verdant coconut-curry sauce, crisp vegetables

675 cal · 52g protein · 20 min
gluten-freehigh-protein30-minute
Ensalada de Pulpo Asado con Patatas Tiernas, Aceitunas Negras y Aceite de Ajo QuemadoIntermediate
Lunch

Ensalada de Pulpo Asado con Patatas Tiernas, Aceitunas Negras y Aceite de Ajo Quemado

Charred octopus with new potatoes, black olives & burnt-garlic oil

874 cal · 51g protein · 45 min
high-proteinseafoodmediterranean
Doenjang Chicken & Charred Summer Vegetable BowlEasy
Lunch

Doenjang Chicken & Charred Summer Vegetable Bowl

Umami-rich fermented soybean stew over rice with char-grilled vegetables

906 cal · 51g protein · 26 min
high-proteingluten-free-option
Lamb Neck Ragu with Rice & Charred TomatoSophisticated
Lunch

Lamb Neck Ragu with Rice & Charred Tomato

Tender lamb, garlicky tomato sauce, jasmine rice

876 cal · 51g protein · 90 min
high-proteinone-pot
Bulgogi-Glazed Barley Bowl with Pickled Peach, Charred Scallion & Gochujang MayoIntermediate
Lunch

Bulgogi-Glazed Barley Bowl with Pickled Peach, Charred Scallion & Gochujang Mayo

Korean grilled beef over chewy barley with sweet-spicy elements

1138 cal · 51g protein · 43 min
high-proteingluten-free-adaptable