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Diet · 1330 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.

Jerk-Spiced Snapper en Papillote with Charred Okra & Black BeansIntermediate
Dinner

Jerk-Spiced Snapper en Papillote with Charred Okra & Black Beans

Whole snapper steamed in parchment with island spice & vegetables

1383 cal · 202g protein · 48 min
whole-fishhigh-proteingluten-free
Escovitch Red Snapper with Charred Okra & Lime PickleEasy
Dinner

Escovitch Red Snapper with Charred Okra & Lime Pickle

Whole fried snapper, vinegar-pickled vegetable slaw, spicy heat

1431 cal · 191g protein · 24 min
high-proteingluten-free optiondairy-free
Branzino Intero al Forno con Salsa Verde, Limone Affumicato e Verdure di StagioneSophisticated
Lunch

Branzino Intero al Forno con Salsa Verde, Limone Affumicato e Verdure di Stagione

Whole roasted branzino with charred lemon, herb sauce and spring vegetables

1300 cal · 170g protein · 55 min
high-proteinomega-3-richgluten-free
Whole Roasted Branzino with Chermoula, Charred Lemon & Herbed FregolaIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino with Chermoula, Charred Lemon & Herbed Fregola

Mediterranean bream with vibrant herb sauce and Sardinian pasta

1374 cal · 169g protein · 34 min
high-proteindairy-freepaleo-friendly
Soy-Ginger Branzino en Papillote with Charred Bok ChoyEasy
Dinner

Soy-Ginger Branzino en Papillote with Charred Bok Choy

Whole fish steamed in parchment with soy, ginger, and scallions; crispy bok choy on the side

1168 cal · 168g protein · 27 min
high-proteindairy-freeelegant-dinner30-minute
Branzino al Forno con Green Olive Tapenade, Pomodori Ereditari e BasilicoIntermediate
Dinner

Branzino al Forno con Green Olive Tapenade, Pomodori Ereditari e Basilico

Pan-seared branzino over heirloom tomatoes with Liguria green olive tapenade & torn basil

1171 cal · 165g protein · 40 min
gluten-freepescatarianhigh-protein
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
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Fennel & Charred Lemon EmulsionIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Fennel & Charred Lemon Emulsion

Delicate whole fish, aromatic spice-scented steam, silky sauce

1273 cal · 163g protein · 30 min
high-proteingluten-free
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Fennel, Orange & Black OliveEasy
Dinner

Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Fennel, Orange & Black Olive

Parchment-steamed fish, citrus, fresh herbs, charred lemon

1173 cal · 163g protein · 35 min
high-proteingluten-freewhole30-compatible
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Berbere, Tomato & Injera CroutonsIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Branzino en Papillote with Berbere, Tomato & Injera Croutons

Steamed Mediterranean sea bass in parchment with Ethiopian spices and crispy flatbread

1005 cal · 163g protein · 37 min
high-proteinheart-healthygluten-free-adaptable
Cá Nướng (Grilled Whole Fish) with Charred Lime, Bitter Melon & Black Garlic GastriqueSophisticated
Lunch

Cá Nướng (Grilled Whole Fish) with Charred Lime, Bitter Melon & Black Garlic Gastrique

Wood-fire branzino with bitter-melon balm and umami reduction

1271 cal · 163g protein · 65 min
high-proteingluten-free
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Green Olives, Preserved Lemon & Charred FennelIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Branzino en Papillote with Green Olives, Preserved Lemon & Charred Fennel

pristine fish steamed in parchment with briny and citrus aromatics

1267 cal · 163g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo
Whole Branzino En Papillote with Charred Green Tomato, Rocoto & Cilantro BrothIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Branzino En Papillote with Charred Green Tomato, Rocoto & Cilantro Broth

Delicate, aromatic, steamed in paper and opened at table

1130 cal · 163g protein · 32 min
high-proteingluten-freedairy-freepaleo-friendly
Grilled Whole Branzino with Charred Fennel & Saffron VinaigretteIntermediate
Dinner

Grilled Whole Branzino with Charred Fennel & Saffron Vinaigrette

Mediterranean sea bass, herb-crusted, charred vegetables, golden-spiced oil

1206 cal · 163g protein · 34 min
high-proteingluten-freepescatarianpaleo
Cá Nướng en Papillote with Saffron, Green Olive & Charred FennelSophisticated
Dinner

Cá Nướng en Papillote with Saffron, Green Olive & Charred Fennel

Steamed whole fish in parchment with saffron broth and preserved-lemon aromatics

1421 cal · 163g protein · 45 min
high-proteingluten-free
Pan-Seared Branzino en PapilloteIntermediate
Dinner

Pan-Seared Branzino en Papillote

Whole fish steamed with tomatoes, Castelvetrano olives & oregano

1220 cal · 162g protein · 30 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinpaleo
Branzino in Cartoccio con Limone e OliveEasy
Dinner

Branzino in Cartoccio con Limone e Olive

Whole sea bass steamed en papillote with spring vegetables

1209 cal · 162g protein · 25 min
high-proteingluten-free20-minute
Peixe Grelhado com Molho de Malagueta (Grilled Fish with Malagueta Pepper Sauce)Easy
Dinner

Peixe Grelhado com Molho de Malagueta (Grilled Fish with Malagueta Pepper Sauce)

Charred wild branzino kissed with lemon, surrounded by fiery, garlicky red pepper sauce

1383 cal · 162g protein · 27 min
high-proteingluten-free30-minute
Branzino al Ajillo with Charred Lemon & Crispy SageEasy
Dinner

Branzino al Ajillo with Charred Lemon & Crispy Sage

Pan-seared whole fish with garlic oil and fresh herbs

1213 cal · 161g protein · 24 min
high-proteingluten-freepaleo
Turkey Leg Confit with Charred Lemon & Braised OlivesSophisticated
Dinner

Turkey Leg Confit with Charred Lemon & Braised Olives

Slow-roasted turkey leg, fall-apart tender, with warm olive tapenade

1465 cal · 137g protein · 145 min
high-proteinMediterraneangluten-free
Cá Nướng Riêu Cua – Charred River Fish with Blue Crab Bisque, Charred Vegetables & Fermented Anchovy OilSophisticated
Lunch

Cá Nướng Riêu Cua – Charred River Fish with Blue Crab Bisque, Charred Vegetables & Fermented Anchovy Oil

Whole roasted snapper, silken crab bisque, burnt garlic emulsion & crispy herb salad

1175 cal · 132g protein · 75 min
gluten-freehigh-proteinelegant
Whole Red Snapper en Papillote with Charred Okra & Callaloo BrothIntermediate
Dinner

Whole Red Snapper en Papillote with Charred Okra & Callaloo Broth

Steam-roasted island fish with creamed callaloo and crispy okra

945 cal · 122g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-freepescatarian
Escovitch Red Snapper with Charred Pineapple, Habanero Oil & Roasted Root VegetablesIntermediate
Dinner

Escovitch Red Snapper with Charred Pineapple, Habanero Oil & Roasted Root Vegetables

Whole Caribbean fish with pickled pepper sauce, caramelized fruit, golden oil

1139 cal · 121g protein · 40 min
paleogluten-freehigh-protein
Whole Roasted Red Snapper en Papillote with Charred Lime, Sofrito Emulsion & Crispy Plantain ShardsSophisticated
Dinner

Whole Roasted Red Snapper en Papillote with Charred Lime, Sofrito Emulsion & Crispy Plantain Shards

A showstopping whole fish sealed in parchment, opened at table

1394 cal · 119g protein · 62 min
gluten-freehigh-protein
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