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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.

Tiradito de Atún with Rocoto-Lime Emulsion & AvocadoEasy
Lunch

Tiradito de Atún with Rocoto-Lime Emulsion & Avocado

Silken raw tuna, spicy-bright citrus, creamy avocado

514 cal · 37g protein · 10 min
high-proteinpaleogluten-free10-minute
Charred Halibut with Turmeric-Coconut Broth, Crispy Kale & Burnt Garlic ChipsSophisticated
Lunch

Charred Halibut with Turmeric-Coconut Broth, Crispy Kale & Burnt Garlic Chips

Buttery fish in golden spiced broth with emerald greens and punchy garlic

847 cal · 41g protein · 40 min
paleodairy-freegluten-freehigh-protein
Moqueca-Inspired Halibut en Papillote with Charred Okra, Black Garlic & Coconut-Lime NageSophisticated
Lunch

Moqueca-Inspired Halibut en Papillote with Charred Okra, Black Garlic & Coconut-Lime Nage

Bahia's storied fish stew elevated: sealed, steamed, and presented with theatre

1003 cal · 85g protein · 42 min
high-proteinpaleo-friendlypescatarian
Charred Halibut & Walnut Salad with Pomegranate-Tahini DressingEasy
Lunch

Charred Halibut & Walnut Salad with Pomegranate-Tahini Dressing

Crispy-skinned fish, roasted beets, charred radicchio & toasted walnuts

891 cal · 86g protein · 35 min
paleo-friendlygluten-freehigh-protein
Pan-Seared White Fish with Charred Tomato, Green Olive & Harissa ButterEasy
Lunch

Pan-Seared White Fish with Charred Tomato, Green Olive & Harissa Butter

briny, spiced, impossibly simple

568 cal · 33g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo
Grilled Halibut with Summer Corn Salad & Lemon OilEasy
Lunch

Grilled Halibut with Summer Corn Salad & Lemon Oil

White fish, charred corn, heirloom tomatoes, basil, crispy capers

548 cal · 38g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Moqueca-Crusted Snapper with Charred Okra, Coconut Broth & Cilantro OilSophisticated
Lunch

Moqueca-Crusted Snapper with Charred Okra, Coconut Broth & Cilantro Oil

Pan-seared fish with bold Brazilian spice crust, silky coconut sauce, and crispy vegetable garnish

692 cal · 40g protein · 60 min
paleogluten-freepescatarian
Pan-Seared River Trout with Black Corn, Charred Tomato Broth & Crispy Sage OilIntermediate
Lunch

Pan-Seared River Trout with Black Corn, Charred Tomato Broth & Crispy Sage Oil

Delicate fish, ancestral grain, herbaceous finish

652 cal · 39g protein · 36 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Lime-Chili Shrimp with Cucumber & Jasmine RiceEasy
Lunch

Lime-Chili Shrimp with Cucumber & Jasmine Rice

Pan-seared shrimp, crisp cucumber, fragrant rice, bright acid

468 cal · 50g protein · 20 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Pork Porterhouse Chop with Charred Radish & Miso-ButterIntermediate
Lunch

Pork Porterhouse Chop with Charred Radish & Miso-Butter

A thick, bone-in chop seared until golden, served with bitter greens and a warming brown-butter miso glaze.

613 cal · 39g protein · 28 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly
Charred Salmon & Bitter Greens with Tamarind-Fish Sauce DressingEasy
Lunch

Charred Salmon & Bitter Greens with Tamarind-Fish Sauce Dressing

Crispy-skinned fish, peppery herbs, tart-salty glaze

433 cal · 31g protein · 20 min
paleogluten-freehigh-protein
Peixe na Folha de Bananeira with Charred Lime & Black Garlic JusIntermediate
Lunch

Peixe na Folha de Bananeira with Charred Lime & Black Garlic Jus

Whole fish steamed en papillote in banana leaf with umami-rich pan sauce.

669 cal · 71g protein · 40 min
whole30paleo-friendly
Aguachile Shrimp Tostadas with Avocado & RadishIntermediate
Lunch

Aguachile Shrimp Tostadas with Avocado & Radish

Raw gulf shrimp in lime-chile broth on crispy tortilla

694 cal · 40g protein · 20 min
gluten-freepaleo-friendlyunder-30-min
Ceviche-Crusted Branzino with Avocado Purée, Charred Corn & Peruvian Chili OilIntermediate
Lunch

Ceviche-Crusted Branzino with Avocado Purée, Charred Corn & Peruvian Chili Oil

Raw meets seared—a collision of coastal technique and mountain fire

771 cal · 33g protein · 30 min
high-proteinomega-3-richpaleo-friendly
Pan-Seared Cod with Charred Haricots Verts & Caper-Lemon Brown ButterEasy
Lunch

Pan-Seared Cod with Charred Haricots Verts & Caper-Lemon Brown Butter

Flaky white fish, crisp green beans, nutty browned butter

469 cal · 35g protein · 20 min
high-proteinpaleogluten-free20-minute
Turkey Breast Escabeche with Charred PeppersIntermediate
Lunch

Turkey Breast Escabeche with Charred Peppers

Pan-seared turkey breast with warm Peruvian-inspired pickled vegetable sauce

516 cal · 39g protein · 43 min
paleohigh-protein
Grilled Mackerel & Charred White Bean Salad with Bitter Greens & Anchovy VinaigretteIntermediate
Lunch

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
gluten-freehigh-proteinpaleo-friendly
Spiced Lamb Meatball & Charred Pepper Salad with Pomegranate & LabneIntermediate
Lunch

Spiced Lamb Meatball & Charred Pepper Salad with Pomegranate & Labne

Intermediate braise meets bold vegetable work

655 cal · 31g protein · 43 min
high-proteinpaleo-adaptablemediterranean
Grilled Branzino with Charred Lemon & Wild AsparagusEasy
Lunch

Grilled Branzino with Charred Lemon & Wild Asparagus

Whole fish, local green asparagus, blistered lemon

1187 cal · 164g protein · 20 min
high-proteinpaleo-friendlygluten-free20-minute
Charred Branzino & Green Olive Tabbouleh with Burnt Lemon TahiniIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Branzino & Green Olive Tabbouleh with Burnt Lemon Tahini

Pan-seared Mediterranean sea bass over herb-studded bulgur salad

1035 cal · 77g protein · 35 min
high-proteingluten-free-adaptablepaleo-friendly
Loup de Mer en Croûte de Sel avec Fenouil Braisé et Beurre de Citron ConfitSophisticated
Lunch

Loup de Mer en Croûte de Sel avec Fenouil Braisé et Beurre de Citron Confit

Whole sea bass baked in salt crust with braised fennel and preserved lemon butter

772 cal · 76g protein · 90 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo
Charred Octopus & Green Mango Salad with Charred Scotch Bonnet VinaigretteIntermediate
Lunch

Charred Octopus & Green Mango Salad with Charred Scotch Bonnet Vinaigrette

Tender tentacles, tart mango, and tongue-tingling Caribbean heat

392 cal · 35g protein · 60 min
high-proteinpaleogluten-free
Pan-Seared Yellowtail with Ginger-Black Garlic Emulsion, Charred Okra & Lime OilSophisticated
Lunch

Pan-Seared Yellowtail with Ginger-Black Garlic Emulsion, Charred Okra & Lime Oil

Japanese-influenced raw-edge fish, fermented umami sauce, charred vegetable

633 cal · 44g protein · 60 min
high-proteinpaleo-friendlyumami-rich
Grilled Market Fish & Charred Corn Succotash with Lime AioliEasy
Lunch

Grilled Market Fish & Charred Corn Succotash with Lime Aioli

Fresh halibut or sea bass, butter corn, crispy shallots, cilantro

616 cal · 37g protein · 25 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo-friendly