EasyLunch
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Charred Fennel, Preserved Lemon & Green Olive Tapenade
Mediterranean sea bass steamed in parchment with citrus and briny olives
491 cal · 51g protein · 37 min
Diet & meal · 61 recipes
Paleo Lunch Recipes
Paleo lunch ideas — grain- and legume-free plates built on whole foods. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Easy
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut en Papillote with Chermoula, Charred Green Olive & Preserved Lemon Essence
Delicate white fish in aromatic parchment, opened at table
723 cal · 39g protein · 45 min
IntermediateLunch
Grilled California White Fish with Charred Corn & Green Goddess Drizzle
Pan-seared halibut, corn silk velouté, burnt basil oil & summer herbs
1113 cal · 84g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
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
IntermediateLunch
Charred Lionfish with Green Mango, Black Bean & Habanero Escabeche
Pan-seared spiky fish with pickled tropical vegetables and fermented heat
487 cal · 9g protein · 35 min
EasyLunch
Charred Yellowtail Crudo with Green Mango, Habanero & Cilantro Oil
Raw island fish with tropical fruit & heat
555 cal · 37g protein · 18 min
IntermediateLunch
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
IntermediateLunch
Charred Tuna & Long Bean Larb in Crispy Rice Nests
Southeast Asian raw-fish salad in shattered rice-cracker bowls
574 cal · 31g protein · 35 min
IntermediateLunch
Miso-Butter Halibut with Charred Enoki & Shiso Oil
Buttery white fish with umami depth and aromatic herb finish
863 cal · 81g protein · 28 min
EasyLunch
Jerk Mahi-Mahi & Black Bean Rice
Spiced grilled fish with coconut-lime-scented rice
667 cal · 48g protein · 25 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Branzino with Charred Lemon & Green Beans
Whole fish, crispy skin, verdant beans, citrus brightness
683 cal · 67g protein · 24 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Lamb Loin Chops with Green Herb Sauce & Charred Fennel
Pink-centered lamb with peppery herb oil and caramelized anise-scented fennel
1107 cal · 26g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Injera-Crusted Snapper en Papillote with Mitmita Emulsion & Charred Green Olives
Whole fish in parchment, crisped fermented bread crust, spicy oil
855 cal · 94g protein · 38 min
SophisticatedLunch
Saffron-Crusted Branzino en Papillote with Charred Fennel, Green Olives & Herb Emulsion
Whole fish steamed in parchment with saffron spice, fennel, citrus & subtle saffron cream
1536 cal · 129g protein · 42 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Mero en Papillote with Charred Tropical Fruit, Scotch Bonnet Beurre Blanc & Crispy Cassava Ribbons
Delicate fish steamed in its own aromatics, finished with Caribbean heat and crunch
2682 cal · 4g protein · 70 min
EasyLunch
Pan-Seared Branzino with Green Curry Oil & Charred Long Beans
Restaurant-bright, easy, aromatic—ready in 20 minutes
478 cal · 43g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Artichoke, Romesco & Crispy Sage
Flaky white fish, toasted peppers, charred hearts, and herbaceous brown butter
932 cal · 41g protein · 37 min
EasyLunch
Cá Nướng Thơm Riêu & Canh Chua
Lemongrass & turmeric miso whole branzino with tamarind-sour soup broth
943 cal · 83g protein · 42 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Fennel, Green Olive & Preserved Lemon Jus
Summer vegetables, herb oil & crispy breadcrumbs
518 cal · 30g protein · 32 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Romanesco, Preserved Lemon Beurre Blanc & Crispy Shallot Oil
Delicate fish, fractal greens and three bright sauces
894 cal · 67g protein · 37 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Branzino & Charred Beet Salad with Walnut-Tahini Dressing
Crispy-skinned fish over earthy roasted beets, creamy Middle Eastern dressing
906 cal · 49g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Char with Hazelnut Brown Butter, Charred Kohlrabi & Crispy Sage
Pristine alpine char topped with nutty, foaming brown butter and surrounded by bitter-sweet charred kohlrabi
843 cal · 37g protein · 50 min
IntermediateLunch
Lomo Saltado Rice Bowl with Charred Scallion Oil
Seared beef tenderloin, wok-fried with peppers, served over fluffy jasmine rice
650 cal · 11g protein · 38 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Pork Chop with Charred Corn Puree & Black Garlic Jus
A confident sear and a silky, umami-rich sauce.
585 cal · 42g protein · 43 min