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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.

Grilled White Fish Crudo with Burnt Grapefruit, Pistachio & Charred Scallion OilIntermediate
Lunch

Grilled White Fish Crudo with Burnt Grapefruit, Pistachio & Charred Scallion Oil

Paper-thin sliced local halibut with torched citrus, toasted pistachios, and scallion-garlic oil

806 cal · 40g protein · 20 min
high-protein30-minutepaleo-friendly
Seared Duck Breast with Causas & Charred Jalapeño-Cilantro OilIntermediate
Dinner

Seared Duck Breast with Causas & Charred Jalapeño-Cilantro Oil

Pan-roasted duck over creamy potato-lime cake, finished with chili oil

773 cal · 40g protein · 45 min
high-proteingluten-freerestaurant-technique
Seared Snapper with Charred Tomatillo-Cilantro Emulsion & Roasted Spring VegetablesIntermediate
Lunch

Seared Snapper with Charred Tomatillo-Cilantro Emulsion & Roasted Spring Vegetables

Pan-seared white fish, bright acidic verde sauce, baby carrots & green beans with crispy garlic

450 cal · 40g protein · 34 min
high-proteingluten-freepescatarian
Grilled Halloumi & Charred Beet Fattoush with Pomegranate & Tahini-Lime DressingIntermediate
Lunch

Grilled Halloumi & Charred Beet Fattoush with Pomegranate & Tahini-Lime Dressing

Warm, earthy, with tart-creamy contrast

1013 cal · 40g protein · 28 min
vegetarianhigh-protein
Cornmeal Waffles with Crispy Andouille and Charred PeachIntermediate
Breakfast

Cornmeal Waffles with Crispy Andouille and Charred Peach

A savory-sweet Creole breakfast with a technique twist.

1292 cal · 40g protein · 32 min
high-proteingluten-free-adaptable
Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Charred Zucchini & Crispy Garlic ChipsIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Charred Zucchini & Crispy Garlic Chips

Herb-kissed lamb, sweet charred summer squash, sharp garlic—seasonal confidence

991 cal · 40g protein · 28 min
high-proteingluten-free
Blackened Mahi-Mahi Rice Bowl with Charred Tropical VegetablesEasy
Lunch

Blackened Mahi-Mahi Rice Bowl with Charred Tropical Vegetables

Spice-crusted fish, rice, plantain, avocado, lime crema

755 cal · 40g protein · 26 min
high-proteingluten-free
Turmeric-Rubbed Turkey Thigh Steak with Charred Green Beans & Lime OilIntermediate
Dinner

Turmeric-Rubbed Turkey Thigh Steak with Charred Green Beans & Lime Oil

Pan-seared turkey leg steak with warm turmeric spice and bright, herby oil

553 cal · 40g protein · 30 min
high-protein30-minute
Camarones al Ajillo con Tostadas de PanEasy
Appetizer

Camarones al Ajillo con Tostadas de Pan

Garlic shrimp, crispy toast, smoked paprika oil, fresh lemon

713 cal · 40g protein · 13 min
high-proteinlow-carbgluten-free-adaptable
Thai Basil Turkey Meatball SaladIntermediate
Lunch

Thai Basil Turkey Meatball Salad

Pan-seared turkey balls with charred cucumber, herb leaf, and lime dressing

414 cal · 40g protein · 34 min
high-proteingluten-freedairy-free
Pan-Seared Halibut Cheek with Charred Corn Purée, Brown Butter Beurre Blanc & Fried SageSophisticated
Dinner

Pan-Seared Halibut Cheek with Charred Corn Purée, Brown Butter Beurre Blanc & Fried Sage

Buttery white fish meets sweet corn and herbal brown butter

1153 cal · 40g protein · 60 min
high-proteingluten-free
Khao Pad Salmon with Ginger-Garlic Oil & Crispy Egg YolkIntermediate
Dinner

Khao Pad Salmon with Ginger-Garlic Oil & Crispy Egg Yolk

Fried rice with tender salmon and liquid-center egg

810 cal · 40g protein · 33 min
high-protein30-minute
Sinigang-Style Braised Fish with Tamarind, Radish & OkraIntermediate
Lunch

Sinigang-Style Braised Fish with Tamarind, Radish & Okra

Tender white fish in a sour, slightly spiced broth with radish, okra, and leafy greens

637 cal · 40g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-freebalanced
Grilled Swordfish with Charred Almond Romesco, Crispy Capers & Charred LemonEasy
Lunch

Grilled Swordfish with Charred Almond Romesco, Crispy Capers & Charred Lemon

Meaty swordfish steak crusted with crispy caper crust, romesco with toasted almonds

609 cal · 40g protein · 28 min
high-proteinpescatariangluten-free
Charred Callaloo & Saltfish Rice BowlEasy
Lunch

Charred Callaloo & Saltfish Rice Bowl

Flaked salted fish with garlicky leafy greens, buttery basmati, crispy onion crisps

476 cal · 39g protein · 25 min
high-proteingluten-free
Uova in Camicia con Salsa di Pesto di Mandorle e Asparagi TostatiSophisticated
Breakfast

Uova in Camicia con Salsa di Pesto di Mandorle e Asparagi Tostati

Poached eggs with charred asparagus and almond-basil emulsion

924 cal · 39g protein · 40 min
high-proteinvegetarianspring-forward
Pan-Seared Turkey Breast Scaloppine with Charred Tomatillo and Sage ButterIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Turkey Breast Scaloppine with Charred Tomatillo and Sage Butter

Thin-pounded turkey breast seared golden, bathed in tart tomatillo and brown butter with crispy sage

617 cal · 39g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Dungeness Crab & Spring Pea ScrambleEasy
Breakfast

Dungeness Crab & Spring Pea Scramble

Tender eggs with sweet crab, tarragon & crispy sourdough

618 cal · 39g protein · 20 min
high-proteinspring20-minute
Pan-Seared Hake en Papillote with Saffron Beurre Blanc, Charred Spring Onions & Crispy JamónIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Hake en Papillote with Saffron Beurre Blanc, Charred Spring Onions & Crispy Jamón

Tender white fish in saffron butter with smoky jamón

796 cal · 39g protein · 30 min
high-proteinelegantdairy
Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Herb Oil & Charred FennelIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Herb Oil & Charred Fennel

Tender, juicy breast seared in butter, finished with cilantro-lemon oil and roasted fennel wedges

624 cal · 39g protein · 35 min
high-proteingluten-freedairy-free
Roasted Chickpea & Curry Leaf CrispsEasy
Snack

Roasted Chickpea & Curry Leaf Crisps

Nutty, crunchy, instantly addictive

863 cal · 39g protein · 23 min
veganhigh-proteingluten-free
Grilled Galbi with Charred Shishito & Black Garlic JusEasy
Dinner

Grilled Galbi with Charred Shishito & Black Garlic Jus

Korean marinated short ribs with charred peppers and umami-dark sauce

429 cal · 39g protein · 43 min
high-proteinlow-carbpaleo
Seared Mahi-Mahi with Charred Corn, Black Beans & Lime Beurre BlancIntermediate
Lunch

Seared Mahi-Mahi with Charred Corn, Black Beans & Lime Beurre Blanc

Pan-seared fish, corn succotash, cilantro lime sauce

646 cal · 39g protein · 35 min
high-proteingluten-freeunder-40-min
Pan-Seared Beef Sirloin with Charred Corn & Herb Salsa VerdeIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared Beef Sirloin with Charred Corn & Herb Salsa Verde

Tender sirloin sliced and served with charred corn, scallions, and a bright cilantro-lime salsa.

641 cal · 39g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-free