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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.

Brined Chicken Thighs with Crispy Skin & Charred Broccolini with Garlic ConfitIntermediate
Dinner

Brined Chicken Thighs with Crispy Skin & Charred Broccolini with Garlic Confit

Juicy, brined thighs with mahogany skin and caramelized broccoli in garlic-infused oil

1213 cal · 48g protein · 65 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pan-Seared Snapper with Tamarind-Chili Glaze & Charred BroccoliniEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Snapper with Tamarind-Chili Glaze & Charred Broccolini

Crispy-skinned snapper finished with tangy tamarind, heat, and tender charred greens

510 cal · 48g protein · 23 min
high-proteindairy-freegluten-freepaleo-adaptable30-minute
Grilled Halloumi & Charred Peach Salad with Freekeh, Pomegranate & Sumac VinaigretteSophisticated
Lunch

Grilled Halloumi & Charred Peach Salad with Freekeh, Pomegranate & Sumac Vinaigrette

Smoky cheese and caramelized stone fruit with nutty grain and tart pomegranate

1188 cal · 48g protein · 60 min
vegetariangluten-free-optionhigh-protein
Sole Meunière aux Amandes Effilées et Citron NoirSophisticated
Dinner

Sole Meunière aux Amandes Effilées et Citron Noir

Dover sole in brown butter with sliced almonds and black lemon

1179 cal · 48g protein · 33 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Pan-Seared Yellowtail with Yuzu-Miso Crust, Charred Broccolini & Smoked Black Garlic Beurre BlancSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared Yellowtail with Yuzu-Miso Crust, Charred Broccolini & Smoked Black Garlic Beurre Blanc

Japanese-California fusion, crispy skin, silky beurre blanc

619 cal · 48g protein · 46 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinsophisticated-lunch45-minute
Pan-Seared Branzino with Agrodolce Tomato & Sicilian CapersEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino with Agrodolce Tomato & Sicilian Capers

Crispy skin, sweet-sour sauce, briny capers

529 cal · 48g protein · 22 min
high-proteingluten-freelow-carb
Grilled Chicken & Charred Peach SaladEasy
Lunch

Grilled Chicken & Charred Peach Salad

Summer greens, crispy prosciutto, whipped ricotta & peach-balsamic glaze

726 cal · 48g protein · 22 min
high-proteingluten-freesummerunder-25-min
Pan-Seared Yellowtail with Miso-Brown Butter, Charred Broccolini & Black Garlic EmulsionIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Yellowtail with Miso-Brown Butter, Charred Broccolini & Black Garlic Emulsion

Buttery sashimi-grade fish with umami-rich pan sauce and charred vegetables

520 cal · 47g protein · 22 min
high-proteinomega-3-richrestaurant-quality
Jerk-Spiced Mahi-Mahi with Charred Pineapple-Habanero Glaze & Coconut RiceIntermediate
Dinner

Jerk-Spiced Mahi-Mahi with Charred Pineapple-Habanero Glaze & Coconut Rice

Caribbean jerk marinade, caramelized pineapple heat, fragrant coconut rice with scallions

1197 cal · 47g protein · 45 min
high-proteinseafoodintermediate
Poached Chicken Breast with Cilantro-Lime Emulsion & Charred ZucchiniSophisticated
Lunch

Poached Chicken Breast with Cilantro-Lime Emulsion & Charred Zucchini

Silky poached chicken, vibrant herb oil, crispy pan-seared summer squash

581 cal · 47g protein · 60 min
high-proteingluten-free
Soy-Ginger Glazed Mackerel with Charred Baby Bok Choy & Crispy Garlic RiceEasy
Dinner

Soy-Ginger Glazed Mackerel with Charred Baby Bok Choy & Crispy Garlic Rice

Oily fish with a glossy Asian glaze, charred greens, and aromatic rice

1092 cal · 47g protein · 24 min
high-proteingluten-free-optionomega-3-rich
Pan-Seared Mahi-Mahi with Charred Okra, Black Garlic & Coconut RiceIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Mahi-Mahi with Charred Okra, Black Garlic & Coconut Rice

Caribbean white fish with spiced rice and charred okra

1078 cal · 47g protein · 43 min
high-proteingluten-free40-minute
Pork Carnitas with Charred Pineapple & Crispy TortillaSophisticated
Dinner

Pork Carnitas with Charred Pineapple & Crispy Tortilla

Confit pork shoulder, caramelized fruit, and charred corn tortillas with charred jalapeño aioli

4810 cal · 47g protein · 200 min
high-protein
Charred Swordfish Steak with Burnt Chili Oil & Roasted Eggplant Caponata, Crispy Sourdough CroutonsSophisticated
Lunch

Charred Swordfish Steak with Burnt Chili Oil & Roasted Eggplant Caponata, Crispy Sourdough Croutons

Meaty white fish, smoky-sweet vegetable medley, herbed oil

1012 cal · 46g protein · 65 min
high-proteingluten-free-adaptablerestaurant-quality
Soy-Miso Glazed Halibut with Charred Shishito Peppers & Toasted BarleyIntermediate
Lunch

Soy-Miso Glazed Halibut with Charred Shishito Peppers & Toasted Barley

Caramelized fish with blistered peppers and nutty, chewy grains

728 cal · 46g protein · 32 min
high-proteingluten-free-optionseafood
Croquetas de Camarão com Ouro Verde e Geleia de Pimenta BiquinhoIntermediate
Appetizer

Croquetas de Camarão com Ouro Verde e Geleia de Pimenta Biquinho

Golden shrimp croquetas with green goddess aioli & sweet peppercorn jelly

7473 cal · 46g protein · 42 min
high-proteinintermediateseafood
Soy-Butter Glazed Swordfish with Charred Shishito Peppers & Forbidden RiceIntermediate
Dinner

Soy-Butter Glazed Swordfish with Charred Shishito Peppers & Forbidden Rice

Meaty fish, umami glaze, crispy peppers, nutty grain

906 cal · 46g protein · 38 min
high-proteinpescatariangluten-free
Charred Pomfret with Green Mango, Anchovy & Lime EmulsionIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Pomfret with Green Mango, Anchovy & Lime Emulsion

Whole roasted fish with tart green mango and briny umami finish

680 cal · 46g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-free30-minute
Lamb Neck Sous Vide with Charred Corn Purée & Crispy Sage OilSophisticated
Lunch

Lamb Neck Sous Vide with Charred Corn Purée & Crispy Sage Oil

Tender braised lamb, silken corn, herbed finishing oil

1033 cal · 46g protein · 85 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pan-Seared Lamb Loin Chops with Coconut-Garlic RiceEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared Lamb Loin Chops with Coconut-Garlic Rice

Tender chops, crispy crust, coconut fragrance

1401 cal · 46g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pan-Seared Redfish with Crab and Beurre Blanc, Charred OkraIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Redfish with Crab and Beurre Blanc, Charred Okra

Gulf fish and Gulf crab in one technique-forward plate—a dinner that shows confidence.

921 cal · 46g protein · 34 min
high-proteinlow-carb
Seared Chicken Thigh with Miso Butter and Charred BroccoliniIntermediate
Lunch

Seared Chicken Thigh with Miso Butter and Charred Broccolini

Dark-meat chicken cooked skin-side-down for deep color, finished with umami-rich miso butter and tender charred greens

878 cal · 46g protein · 38 min
high-proteingluten-free
Yakitori Don with Teriyaki Glaze and Pickled GingerEasy
Lunch

Yakitori Don with Teriyaki Glaze and Pickled Ginger

Caramelized chicken skewers over rice with sweet-sour ginger condiment

923 cal · 46g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-free-option20-minute
Pan-Seared White Fish with Charred Tomatillo Mole & Spring VegetablesEasy
Dinner

Pan-Seared White Fish with Charred Tomatillo Mole & Spring Vegetables

Delicate fish fillet, earthy tangy mole sauce, grilled asparagus and snap peas

705 cal · 46g protein · 25 min
high-proteinquickelegant