45 High Protein Meals that are NOT Chicken

Tired of chicken meal prep? High-protein, low-calorie meals can be delicious and easy. There are no chicken recipes in this list of high protein meals, and each has recipes that are filling, flavorful, and balanced, with at least 25 grams of protein. These healthy recipes are perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or quick lunches.

collage of high protein meals (none of which are chicken) with text overlay.

Stay on track with these easy and satisfying options made with a variety of protein sources.

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1. Mango Avocado Shrimp Tostadas

Mango avocado shrimp tostadas plated with a lime wedge.

These tropical tostadas combine fresh shrimp, black beans, and a mango-avocado topping for a refreshing, protein-packed meal. Ideal for a light lunch or snack.

Mango Avocado Shrimp Tostadas Recipe

2. Korean Beef Meal Prep

bowl of korean beef with rice and cucumber salad.

This meal prepping recipe combines lean ground beef with savory seasonings and fresh veggies. It’s gluten-free, delicious, and perfect for hitting your protein intake goals.

Korean Beef Meal Prep Recipe

3. Hawaiian Grilled Pork Chops

grilled pork chops topped with a slice of pineapple next to bean salad.

Grilled pork chops marinated in a sweet and tangy Hawaiian-inspired sauce, offering a tropical twist to a classic dish. Perfect for outdoor grilling enthusiasts.

Hawaiian Grilled Pork Chops Recipe

4. Easy Miso Salmon

Baked salmon fillets marinated in a savory miso glaze, offering a simple yet flavorful dish rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

Easy Miso Salmon Recipe

5. Pork Pineapple Kebabs

pork and pineapple kebabs with vegetables on skewers.

These kebabs combine juicy pork with tropical pineapple and a tangy marinade. This gluten-free recipe is great for grilling and packed with flavor.

Pork Pineapple Kebabs Recipe

6. Shrimp Poke Bowl

This homemade shrimp poke bowl recipe is full of buttery sautéed shrimp, pickled cucumber salad, brown rice, and topped with a delicious honey soy dressing. A fun and healthy 15 minute weeknight dinner!

Shrimp Poke Bowl Recipe

7. Grilled Bison Ribeye Steaks

sliced bison rib eye on a cutting board.

Juicy and flavorful bison ribeye steaks grilled to perfection, offering a leaner alternative to beef with a unique taste.

Grilled Bison Ribeye Steaks Recipe

8. Barbacoa Beef Meal Prep

plate with beef barbacoa with cucumber salad and saffron rice.

This tender and flavorful barbacoa beef recipe is an excellent choice for meal prepping. Serve it with brown rice, black beans, and red peppers for a high-protein meal that’s satisfying and delicious.

Barbacoa Beef Meal Prep Recipe

9. Ground Turkey Egg Roll in a Bowl

egg roll filling in a bowl next to chopsticks and a napkin.

A deconstructed egg roll featuring ground turkey, cabbage, and carrots, seasoned with soy sauce and ginger for a low-carb, high-protein option.

Ground Turkey Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe

10. Thin Pork Chops in Air Fryer

seasoned pork chop on a plate with broccoli and a wedge of lemon.

Juicy thin-cut pork chops cooked to perfection in the air fryer, providing a quick and healthy meal option.

Thin Pork Chops in Air Fryer Recipe

11. Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

two halves of spaghetti squash stuffed with vegan meat and topped with cheese.

Roasted spaghetti squash halves filled with a savory mixture of vegetables and cheese, offering a low-carb and vegetarian-friendly meal.

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Recipe

12. Lemon Pepper Tilapia Sheet Pan Dinner

4 pieces of tilapia on a sheet pan with green beans and grape tomatoes.

A convenient sheet pan meal featuring tilapia fillets seasoned with lemon pepper, accompanied by roasted vegetables. Easy cleanup and full of flavor.

Lemon Pepper Tilapia Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe

13. Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Turkey

piece of turkey shepherds pie on a plate with a fork.

A lighter take on the classic shepherd’s pie, using ground turkey and a creamy mashed potato topping for a comforting dish.

Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Turkey Recipe

14. Slow Cooker Pork Loin

A tender and juicy pork loin cooked in the slow cooker with a flavorful marinade, ideal for a hands-off dinner.

Slow Cooker Pork Loin Recipe

15. Lighter Coconut Curry Salmon

This recipe offers a lighter take on coconut curry with tender salmon, vibrant spices, and a touch of creaminess. It’s a great high-protein meal for anyone aiming to boost their protein intake.

Lighter Coconut Curry Salmon Recipe

16. Italian Sausage, Onions, and Peppers Skillet

sliced pieces of sausage with onion of peppers in a skillet.

A hearty skillet meal featuring Italian sausage sautéed with onions and bell peppers. This low-carb dish is both flavorful and satisfying.

Italian Sausage, Onions, and Peppers Skillet Recipe

17. Baked Alaska Pollock

two pieces of breaded baked alaska with a fork.

Mild and flaky Alaska pollock fillets baked with a lemon-garlic butter sauce. A light and healthy seafood option for any meal.

Baked Alaska Pollock Recipe

18. Turkey Bolognese Greek-Style

bowl of greek turkey bolognese with a spoon in it

This healthy and delicious Greek-inspired turkey bolognese is perfect served over zucchini noodles or your favorite pasta, rice, or potatoes. Prepare this meat sauce ahead for a quick midweek meal!

Turkey Bolognese Greek-Style Recipe

19. Healthy Fish Sticks

healthy fish stick being dipped into tartar sauce.

These homemade fish sticks are a nutritious meal for kids and adults alike. Paired with a light tartar sauce, they’re a high-protein food made with minimal effort.

Healthy Fish Sticks Recipe

20. Hibachi Shrimp

hibachi shrimp on a plate next to a bowl of rice.

Succulent shrimp cooked hibachi-style with vegetables and a savory sauce. This quick and easy recipe brings Japanese steakhouse flavors to your home.

Hibachi Shrimp Recipe

21. Low Carb Protein Pizza

a slice of low carb pizza being pulled out of the whole pie, with basil on top, on a white plate

Much better macros than fast food pizza! This quick recipe for low carb gluten free pizza uses high quality sauce and cheese, and has added protein for a filling, delicious meal.

Low Carb Protein Pizza Recipe

22. Broiled Cod

Tender cod fillets broiled with a lemon and garlic topping, providing a simple and healthy seafood option.

Broiled Cod Recipe

23. Creamy Mediterranean Salmon

plate of mediterranean salmon on greens.

This salmon recipe is rich in healthy fats and omega-3 fatty acids, paired with Mediterranean flavors like fresh tomato and feta cheese. Perfect for weight control or a meal plan focused on a high-protein diet.

Creamy Mediterranean Salmon Recipe

24. Turkey Roulade

two slices of turkey roulade with snow peas.

A rolled turkey breast stuffed with herbs and spices, providing an elegant and protein-rich main dish for special occasions.

Turkey Roulade Recipe

25. Caesar Tuna Crostini

plate with several pieces of tuna caesar crostini.

This high-protein snack pairs canned tuna with a zesty Caesar-inspired topping on crunchy crostini. Two pieces make a quick meal idea that’s light, satisfying, and full of healthy fats.

Caesar Tuna Crostini Recipe

26. Salmon in a Tomato, Thyme, and Ginger Sauce

Pan-seared salmon fillets simmered in a zesty tomato, thyme, and ginger sauce. This dish provides heart-healthy omega-3s and a burst of flavor.

Salmon in a Tomato, Thyme, and Ginger Sauce Recipe

27. Mediterranean Salmon Salad

A vibrant salad combining grilled salmon, fresh greens, olives, and a zesty Mediterranean dressing, ideal for a light yet satisfying meal.

Mediterranean Salmon Salad Recipe

28. Easy Sausage and Vegetable Sauté

This sausage and vegetable sauté is a great way to get dinner on the table in one pan in under 30 minutes. Easy to modify for food allergies or preferences, this is a quick recipe the whole family will love.

Easy Sausage and Vegetable Sauté Recipe

29. Baked Turkey Meatballs

Lean ground turkey and parmesan cheese make these low fat, low calorie meatballs a delicious meal plan option. A great choice when meal prepping high-protein dinners!

Baked Turkey Meatballs Recipe

30. Italian Salmon with Tomato Basil Salsa

This simple healthy dinner is a great choice for busy weeknights or dinner parties. Packed with flavor from the Italian seasoning and fresh tomato and basil, this baked salmon is a delicious meal packed with protein.

Italian Salmon with Tomato Basil Salsa Recipe

31. Healthy Tuna Salad without Mayo

tuna salad sandwich cut in half on a plate.

A light and refreshing tuna salad made with Greek yogurt instead of mayo, providing a protein-packed and lower-calorie alternative.

Healthy Tuna Salad without Mayo Recipe

32. Ricotta Tart with Rainbow Carrots

two mini ricotta tarts with sliced rainbow carrots in them and a large carrot on the side

A deliciously creamy, high-protein comfort food. This rainbow carrot ricotta tart is one of my favorite vegetarian meals.

Ricotta Tart with Rainbow Carrots Recipe

33. Air Fryer Teriyaki Tofu

This crispy tofu recipe is full of flavor and makes a great vegan protein meal. This simple meal can be prepared in an air fryer, pan fried, or baked in an oven. Great for high protein meal prep, too!

Air Fryer Teriyaki Tofu Recipe

34. Chef Salad Meal Prep

sliced meat and cheese with hard boiled egg on salad in a meal prep container.

A classic chef salad prepared for meal prep, featuring mixed greens, turkey, ham, cheese, and hard-boiled eggs. Ideal for a balanced and convenient lunch.

Chef Salad Meal Prep Recipe

35. Pan Seared Shrimp

Rich and buttery with a pop of citrus and herbs, this easy gourmet shrimp dish can be served on its own or with your favorite side dish.

Pan Seared Shrimp Recipe

36. Spinach Protein Wraps

two halves of vegetable filled spinach protein wrap, one sitting diagonally on top of the other on a white plate

This low calorie spinach wrap is made with plant-based protein for easy, high protein vegan meals. Try this filled with red bell peppers, black beans, zucchini, red onion, and hummus for a delicious high protein lunch!

Spinach Protein Wraps Recipe

37. Healthy Sweet and Sour Meatballs

bowl with sweet and sour meatballs and rice.

This recipe offers a lighter take on classic sweet and sour meatballs. Made with lean ground beef and served with zucchini noodles or quinoa salad, it’s perfect for a high-protein diet.

Healthy Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe

38. Pumpkin Kale Pizza

close up of whole pumpkin kale pizza on a sheet of foil

This gluten free pizza has a high protein base topped with mozzarella, pumpkin, kale, and pine nuts. One of my favorite easy high protein meals!

Pumpkin Kale Pizza Recipe

39. Green Beans and Onion Vegan Omelette

vegan omelette on a plate with fork and knife

This healthy plant based vegan omelette has green beans and caramelized onions folded inside. Add this to your high protein vegan recipes list!

Green Beans and Onion Vegan Omelette Recipe

40. Air Fryer Walleye

plate with air fryer walleye with steamed broccoli and white rice.

This high-protein dinner is a healthy meal prep idea that’s easy to make in the air fryer. Packed with lean protein and served with fresh veggies, it’s a perfect addition to any balanced diet.

Air Fryer Walleye Recipe

41. Lemon Dill Parmesan Salmon

plate with lemon dill salmon and asparagus.

This healthy recipe features salmon with a light lemon-dill flavor and a sprinkle of Parmesan. Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, it’s a perfect choice for a high-protein dinner.

Lemon Dill Parmesan Salmon Recipe

42. Southwest Egg Bake

piece of turkey kale egg bake being pulled from the pan.

This protein-packed breakfast is loaded with eggs, red peppers, and flavorful spices. A great meal prepping option for breakfast or brunch.

Southwest Egg Bake Recipe

43. Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps

4 thai turkey lettuce wraps on a serving plate.

These light, flavorful wraps are made with ground turkey and Thai-inspired spices. A healthy meal prep idea that’s great for lunch or dinner.

Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps Recipe

44. Healthy Scrambled Eggs with Veggies

Egg scrambles with veggies are easy nutritious meals, and this recipe take it up a notch by adding nutritional yeast. Great way to use leftover veggies, and this quick meal works well with egg whites, too!

Healthy Scrambled Eggs with Veggies Recipe

45. Mediterranean Turkey Stuffed Peppers

These stuffed peppers are filled with ground turkey, quinoa, and fresh Mediterranean spices. A perfect option for a balanced diet and weekly meal prep. Enjoy two pieces for a delicious meal.

Mediterranean Turkey Stuffed Peppers Recipe