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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.

Calamansi Egg Cloud with Crispy Shallot RiceEasy
Breakfast

Calamansi Egg Cloud with Crispy Shallot Rice

Fluffy scrambled eggs infused with calamansi citrus and toasted jasmine rice

494 cal · 17g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-freeunder-400-cal
Crispy Lamb Kofta Phyllo Cigars with Burnt Garlic Cream & Pomegranate GastriqueSophisticated
Appetizer

Crispy Lamb Kofta Phyllo Cigars with Burnt Garlic Cream & Pomegranate Gastrique

Minced lamb spiced with cinnamon and allspice, wrapped in crispy phyllo, served with tangy-sweet reduction

615 cal · 17g protein · 48 min
high-proteingluten-free-option
Charred Corn Bisque with Crispy Smoked Trout & Dill OilIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Corn Bisque with Crispy Smoked Trout & Dill Oil

Summer corn, silky technique, smoky fish and bright herb finish

814 cal · 17g protein · 40 min
high-proteincomfort-food
Crispy Kataifi-Wrapped Halibut Cheek with Green Olive Tapenade & Charred Lemon EmulsionIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Kataifi-Wrapped Halibut Cheek with Green Olive Tapenade & Charred Lemon Emulsion

Delicate white fish in phyllo-shred crust, served with briny olive purée and burnt citrus foam

590 cal · 17g protein · 28 min
high-proteingluten-free-optionunder-30-min
Coconut-Turmeric Scramble with Crispy Shallots & Thai Basil OilEasy
Breakfast

Coconut-Turmeric Scramble with Crispy Shallots & Thai Basil Oil

Golden eggs with aromatic herb drizzle

434 cal · 17g protein · 15 min
high-proteingluten-free15-minute
Masala Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Tomato & CilantroEasy
Breakfast

Masala Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Tomato & Cilantro

Soft eggs kissed with garam masala, charred tomato, and fresh herbs

264 cal · 17g protein · 13 min
high-proteinquickgluten-free
Ceviche-Style Halibut Crudo with Crispy Plantain Chips & Black Garlic OilIntermediate
Appetizer

Ceviche-Style Halibut Crudo with Crispy Plantain Chips & Black Garlic Oil

Raw fish cured in citrus, layered with crispy tuile & umami oil

314 cal · 17g protein · 36 min
high-proteingluten-freeraw-techniqueplated-appetizer
Causa Limeña Sunrise Stack with Quail Egg & Ají Amarillo FoamSophisticated
Breakfast

Causa Limeña Sunrise Stack with Quail Egg & Ají Amarillo Foam

Layered potato terrine, avocado mousse, citrus-cured fish, delicate egg

446 cal · 17g protein · 75 min
high-proteingluten-freesophisticated
Crispy Beef Tendon Chips with Black Garlic EmulsionIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Beef Tendon Chips with Black Garlic Emulsion

Umami-rich, crunchy, luxuriously strange

653 cal · 17g protein · 35 min
high-protein
Crispy Wonton Cups with Spicy Tuna Salad & Sesame Oil DrizzleEasy
Appetizer

Crispy Wonton Cups with Spicy Tuna Salad & Sesame Oil Drizzle

Crunchy, umami, bright, easy.

352 cal · 17g protein · 18 min
high-proteingluten-free optionquick
Harissa-Spiced Shakshuka with Charred Pepper OilIntermediate
Breakfast

Harissa-Spiced Shakshuka with Charred Pepper Oil

Baked eggs in roasted tomato sauce with crispy sage & sumac

560 cal · 17g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-free40-minute
Cajun Spiced Soft-Shell Crab with Charred Okra & Lime AioliSophisticated
Appetizer

Cajun Spiced Soft-Shell Crab with Charred Okra & Lime Aioli

Whole soft-shell crab, crispy exterior, roasted okra, cultured mayo with lime zest

237 cal · 17g protein · 33 min
high-proteincajunseafood
Pan-Seared California Lobster with Brown Butter, Corn Silk & Grilled PeachIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared California Lobster with Brown Butter, Corn Silk & Grilled Peach

Sweet tail meat, golden butter, stone-fruit elegance

761 cal · 17g protein · 38 min
pescatarianhigh-proteinelegant
Crispy Hash Brown Cake with Soft Eggs and Thai Basil OilIntermediate
Breakfast

Crispy Hash Brown Cake with Soft Eggs and Thai Basil Oil

Golden pan-fried potato cake topped with jammy eggs

754 cal · 17g protein · 32 min
high-proteinvegetarian
Seared Scallop & Charred Corn Succotash with Black Garlic OilIntermediate
Appetizer

Seared Scallop & Charred Corn Succotash with Black Garlic Oil

Sweet scallops, charred corn, summer vegetables, and umami-rich finishing oil

537 cal · 17g protein · 27 min
high-proteinpaleogluten-free
Crispy Crab-Filled Zucchini Fritters with Charred Lemon AioliIntermediate
Appetizer

Crispy Crab-Filled Zucchini Fritters with Charred Lemon Aioli

Pan-fried zucchini cakes with fresh crab and garlicky mayo

520 cal · 16g protein · 40 min
high-proteinintermediategluten-free-option
Slow-Braised Lamb Shoulder with Pitted Green Olives, Preserved Lemon & Saffron RiceIntermediate
Dinner

Slow-Braised Lamb Shoulder with Pitted Green Olives, Preserved Lemon & Saffron Rice

Tender braised lamb with briny olives and fragrant rice

978 cal · 16g protein · 100 min
high-proteingluten-free
Causa Limeña Stacked with Pan-Seared Scallops, Avocado Mousse & Crispy Shallot AdoboIntermediate
Lunch

Causa Limeña Stacked with Pan-Seared Scallops, Avocado Mousse & Crispy Shallot Adobo

Layered Andean potato cake with coastal scallops and silky green crema

658 cal · 16g protein · 40 min
high-proteinpescatarian
Scallop & Bottarga Crostini with Fennel FoamIntermediate
Appetizer

Scallop & Bottarga Crostini with Fennel Foam

Silken raw scallop meets umami bottarga and aromatic fennel vapor

369 cal · 16g protein · 23 min
high-proteinseafoodgluten-free-option
Shiro Scramble with Crispy Onion & TomatoEasy
Breakfast

Shiro Scramble with Crispy Onion & Tomato

Roasted chickpea flour eggs with charred scallions

436 cal · 16g protein · 12 min
high-protein15-minutegluten-free
Whipped Labneh & Burnt Honey Toast with Crispy Sage & Walnut DukkahSophisticated
In-between

Whipped Labneh & Burnt Honey Toast with Crispy Sage & Walnut Dukkah

Tangy strained yogurt and caramelized honey on crispy bread with herbed spice crust

637 cal · 16g protein · 40 min
vegetarianhigh-protein
Injera-Crusted Scrambled Eggs with Berbere Oil & Roasted GrapesSophisticated
Breakfast

Injera-Crusted Scrambled Eggs with Berbere Oil & Roasted Grapes

Torn flatbread crisps, charred grape agrodolce, nigella & thyme dust

595 cal · 16g protein · 35 min
high-proteinvegetarian
Cardamom-Turmeric Yogurt Parfait with Toasted Millet & BerriesEasy
Breakfast

Cardamom-Turmeric Yogurt Parfait with Toasted Millet & Berries

Golden spiced yogurt layered with crunchy grain and summer fruit

249 cal · 16g protein · 15 min
high-proteinvegetariangluten-free
Masala Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Onion & Cilantro ToastEasy
Breakfast

Masala Scrambled Eggs with Crispy Onion & Cilantro Toast

Cumin-turmeric soft eggs, caramelized shallots, warm naan

414 cal · 16g protein · 17 min
high-protein15-minutevegetarian