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Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry
Quick shrimp and broccoli stir fry with a savory garlic sauce. A healthy, high-protein dinner that comes together in 15 minutes from start to finish.
15 min4 servings
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High Protein Dinner and Meal Recipes
Filling, protein-packed meals that keep you full and support your fitness goals. Each recipe includes the protein count per serving so you can hit your daily targets.
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Air Fryer Salmon
Perfectly cooked salmon with a crispy exterior in just 12 minutes. Minimal cleanup, maximum flavor.
17 min4 servings
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Easy
20-Minute Chicken Tacos
Juicy seasoned chicken tacos the whole family will love. Fast, fresh, and endlessly customizable.
20 min4 servings
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Easy
Korean Ground Beef Bowl
Sweet and savory Korean-inspired ground beef over steamed rice in 20 minutes. This is one of the most popular weeknight dinners for a reason — it's cheap, fast, and insanely good.
20 min4 servings
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Easy
Grilled Salmon with Asparagus
Simple, clean grilled salmon with lemon garlic asparagus. A complete healthy dinner ready in 20 minutes with minimal cleanup. High protein, omega-3 packed.
20 min4 servings
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Medium
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Creamy, comforting Alfredo with tender chicken and broccoli. A family favorite that comes together in 30 minutes.
30 min4 servings
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Easy
Teriyaki Chicken Bowls
Sweet and savory teriyaki chicken over steamed rice with crispy vegetables. A takeout favorite made at home.
30 min4 servings
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Easy
Easy Baked Chicken Breast
Perfectly juicy baked chicken breast with a simple seasoning blend. The foolproof method that comes out right every time — no dry chicken ever again.
30 min4 servings
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Easy
Garlic Butter Chicken Rice Bowls
Golden garlic butter chicken over fluffy rice with roasted veggies. A complete meal in one bowl.
30 min4 servings
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Medium
Incredible Wagyu Burger
The ultimate wagyu burger — impossibly juicy patties with a shattering crust, caramelized shallots, melted comté, truffle mayo, and toasted brioche. Restaurant-level luxury at home.
35 min4 servings
dinnerhigh-proteincomfort-food
Medium
Trader Joe's Lobster Mac and Cheese (Argentinian Red Shrimp)
A homemade take on Trader Joe's indulgent lobster mac — made with their Wild Caught Raw Argentinian Red Shrimp, which has a sweet, lobster-like flavor at a fraction of the cost. Creamy cheddar-Gruyère sauce, buttery shrimp, and a golden panko top.
35 min4 servings
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Medium
Easy Butter Chicken
Restaurant-quality butter chicken made at home in 35 minutes. Rich, creamy tomato sauce with warm spices — serve over basmati rice for the perfect weeknight meal.
35 min4 servings
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Easy
Turkey Avocado Wrap
Fresh and filling turkey avocado wraps with crispy vegetables and a zesty sauce. A better-than-Subway lunch you can make in 5 minutes. Perfect for meal prep.
5 min2 servings
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Medium
Avocado Toast with Poached Eggs
The ultimate avocado toast — creamy smashed avocado on crusty toast topped with perfectly poached eggs. A satisfying, nutritious breakfast in 10 minutes.
13 min2 servings
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Easy
15-Minute Chicken Stir Fry
A fast, healthy chicken stir fry with colorful vegetables in a savory ginger sauce. Better than takeout and on the table in 15 minutes.
15 min4 servings
dinnerquickhealthy
Easy
Air Fryer Pork Chops
Perfectly cooked air fryer pork chops with a crispy crust and juicy center. Done in 15 minutes — the easiest weeknight pork chop you'll ever make.
17 min4 servings
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Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw
Spiced shrimp tacos with a crunchy cilantro lime slaw and creamy chipotle sauce. Light, fresh, and ready in 20 minutes — these beat any fish taco stand.
18 min4 servings
dinnerquickhigh-protein
Easy
Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Salmon
Flaky salmon fillets glazed in honey mustard with roasted green beans — all on one sheet pan. An easy, elegant dinner that cleans up in minutes.
25 min4 servings
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Easy
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Bright, garlicky shrimp pasta with a light lemon butter sauce. Restaurant quality in 25 minutes.
25 min4 servings
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Easy
Chicken Caesar Salad
A classic Caesar salad with crispy pan-seared chicken, homemade croutons, and creamy Caesar dressing. Better than any restaurant version and done in 20 minutes.
25 min4 servings
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Easy
Pesto Pasta with Grilled Chicken
Fresh basil pesto pasta with juicy grilled chicken — vibrant, flavorful, and ready in 25 minutes. A bright, satisfying dinner the whole family will request again and again.
25 min4 servings
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Easy
Breakfast Burritos
Hearty breakfast burritos loaded with scrambled eggs, cheese, and sausage. Make a batch and freeze them.
25 min4 servings
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Medium
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Tender beef and crisp broccoli in a savory brown sauce. Ready in 25 minutes and better than takeout.
25 min4 servings
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Easy
One-Pan Chicken Fajitas
Sizzling chicken fajitas with colorful peppers and onions. All in one pan, on the table in 25 minutes.
25 min4 servings
dinnerkid-friendlyquick
Easy
One-Pan Salmon and Roasted Vegetables
Everything cooks on one pan — salmon fillets and colorful roasted vegetables all done at the same time. A nutritious, impressive dinner with minimal cleanup.
30 min4 servings
dinnerhealthyhigh-protein
Medium
Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Pan-seared chicken in a rich sun-dried tomato and spinach cream sauce. Restaurant-quality dinner that comes together in 30 minutes and looks incredibly impressive.
30 min4 servings
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Easy
Greek Chicken Bowls
Mediterranean-inspired bowls with herb-marinated chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, and tzatziki.
30 min4 servings
dinnerhealthyhigh-protein
Easy
Breakfast Egg Bites
Fluffy, protein-packed egg bites with cheese and veggies. Great for meal prep — make a batch on Sunday.
35 min6 servings
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Easy
Healthy Turkey Meatballs
Light, juicy turkey meatballs that work for pasta, subs, meal prep bowls, or just on their own. Lean, protein-packed, and surprisingly satisfying.
35 min6 servings
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Easy
Quinoa Power Bowls
Meal-prep-friendly quinoa power bowls with roasted vegetables, chickpeas, and a lemon tahini dressing. High protein, high fiber, and genuinely delicious.
35 min4 servings
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Easy
White Chicken Chili
Creamy white chicken chili with green chiles, white beans, and a rich broth. A lighter twist on classic chili that still hits all the comfort food notes.
40 min6 servings
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Medium
Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings (Pot Stickers)
Crispy-bottomed pan-fried dumplings with a juicy pork and cabbage filling. Restaurant-quality pot stickers made at home — the steam-fry method gives you that iconic crispy-soft texture.
45 min4 servings
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Easy
Turkey Chili
Hearty turkey chili packed with beans and bold spices. Great for meal prep and even better the next day.
45 min6 servings
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Easy
Lemon Herb Baked Chicken Thighs
Crispy-skinned chicken thighs with a bright lemon herb marinade. More flavorful than chicken breasts and nearly impossible to overcook.
45 min4 servings
dinnerhigh-proteinbudget
Easy
Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
Ultra-crispy baked chicken wings with no deep frying. The baking powder trick gives you wings so crispy they could be fried — at half the calories.
1h4 servings
dinnerkid-friendlyair-fryer
Easy
Oven BBQ Ribs
Fall-off-the-bone pork ribs with a simple salt, pepper, and BBQ rub — slow-baked under foil, then glazed and finished at high heat for sticky, caramelized BBQ sauce.
2h 20m4 servings
dinnercomfort-foodhigh-protein
Easy
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork made in the slow cooker. Set it and forget it — 8 hours later you have tender, smoky pork perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or bowls.
8h 15m8 servings
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Frequently Asked Questions
What meals have the most protein?
Grilled chicken breast, salmon, shrimp, ground turkey, and Greek yogurt-based dishes are highest in protein. A 6 oz chicken breast contains about 42g of protein.
How much protein do I need per day?
A common recommendation is 0.8-1g of protein per pound of body weight for active adults. For muscle building, aim for 1-1.2g per pound.
What are high protein vegetarian meals?
Greek yogurt, eggs, cottage cheese, lentils, chickpeas, and quinoa are excellent plant-based protein sources. Many of our vegetarian bowls deliver 15-20g of protein per serving.