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Charred Mahi-Mahi with Scotch Bonnet Beurre Blanc, Crispy Plantain Chip & Charred Okra Slaw
Caribbean white fish with spiced butter sauce, fried starch, and pickled vegetable crunch
744 cal · 40g protein · 55 min
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Healthy Lunch Recipes
Real, healthy lunch ideas with full recipes, macros and a one-tap grocery list. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
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Grilled Eggplant & Miso-Butter Soba with Crispy Shallot Foam
Silken noodles, caramelized eggplant, ethereal shallot essence
1573 cal · 40g protein · 55 min
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Pan-Seared Lionfish with Charred Okra, Black Lime & Coconut-Cilantro Emulsion
Invasive fish, smoky okra, tangy lime, silky emulsion
606 cal · 33g protein · 55 min
IntermediateLunch
Grilled Mackerel & Charred White Bean Salad with Bitter Greens & Anchovy Vinaigrette
Oily fish, smoky beans, peppery greens, salty umami dressing
806 cal · 46g protein · 32 min
EasyLunch
Tinola (Turmeric-Ginger Chicken Soup) with Bok Choy & Lemongrass
Warming broth, tender chicken, papaya and greens
706 cal · 48g protein · 35 min
EasyLunch
Lime-Chili Shrimp with Cucumber & Jasmine Rice
Pan-seared shrimp, crisp cucumber, fragrant rice, bright acid
468 cal · 50g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Tuna Poke Bowl with Charred Shishito Pepper & Daikon Ribbons
Sushi-grade ahi seared rare, tossed with dashi vinaigrette
555 cal · 43g protein · 20 min
EasyLunch
Shiro Crust Beet & Lentil Salad with Crispy Chickpea Croutons
Creamy sesame-roasted beets meet herbed lentils and crunchy chickpea croutons
730 cal · 35g protein · 30 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Branzino Salad with Charred Eggplant, Pomegranate & Walnut Oil
Turkish Levantine—whole fish with summer vegetables
836 cal · 59g protein · 32 min
IntermediateLunch
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
EasyLunch
Charred Eggplant and Chickpea Salad with Lemon Tahini
Smoky aubergine, spiced chickpeas, and whipped tahini dressing
586 cal · 17g protein · 28 min
EasyLunch
Linguine al Limone with Charred Zucchini & Toasted Pine Nuts
Lemon, butter, garden-fresh—18 minutes, one pot
782 cal · 21g protein · 18 min
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Lubina en Papillote con Azafrán, Aceitunas Verdes y Espinacas a la Catalana
Sea bass en papillote with saffron, Castelvetrano olives, raisins and hand-torn spinach
566 cal · 36g protein · 43 min
EasyLunch
Charred Mahi-Mahi & Green Mango Salad
Pan-seared fish with tart mango, jalapeño & toasted coconut
313 cal · 34g protein · 22 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Tomatillo-Cilantro Emulsion & Grilled Poblano Strips
flaky white fish, vibrant green sauce, smoky chile
791 cal · 80g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pulpo a la Feria with Charred Paprika Oil & Crushed Patatas Brava
Galician octopus elevated—tender, charred, technically precise
1022 cal · 58g protein · 85 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Chicken Breast with Charred Lime-Herb Oil and Avocado
Pan-seared, juicy, herbaceous sauce.
796 cal · 46g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Kohlrabi & Emmer Salad with Smoked Trout & Horseradish Cream
Nutty grain, peppery brassica, smoky fish, creamy heat
624 cal · 29g protein · 40 min
IntermediateLunch
Salade Niçoise Revisited with Seared Albacore & Citrus Vinaigrette
Warm-seared tuna over cool composed vegetables, unified with blood-orange dressing
740 cal · 39g protein · 35 min
EasyLunch
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
EasyLunch
Pan-Seared Mero with Black Garlic & Tamarind Emulsion, Charred Broccolini
Peruvian white fish in fermented garlic and sour tamarind sauce with charred greens
652 cal · 31g protein · 28 min
EasyLunch
Cataplana de Robalo com Amêijoas
Seabass steamed with littleneck clams, white wine, tomato and fennel in a copper clam shell
949 cal · 88g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Mahi-Mahi & Spiced Black Bean Salad with Avocado Mousse
Jerk-seasoned firm fish, warm beans, silky green purée, fresh herbs
628 cal · 49g protein · 26 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Sherry Pan Sauce & Roasted Root Vegetables
Golden-skinned breast with a silky, wine-bright sauce and caramelized beets, carrots, and parsnips
585 cal · 31g protein · 50 min