{"id":123201,"date":"2025-05-22T18:28:15","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T18:28:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/123201\/"},"modified":"2025-05-22T18:28:15","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T18:28:15","slug":"i-test-recipes-for-a-living-these-are-the-5-high-protein-dinners-i-actually-make","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/123201\/","title":{"rendered":"I Test Recipes for a Living\u2014These Are the 5 High-Protein Dinners I Actually Make"},"content":{"rendered":"

If, like me, you’re trying to maximize your protein intake, it’s smart to include protein at breakfast<\/a> and enjoy high-protein snacks<\/a>. But, I find that it’s dinner where I want a wallop of the nutrient, and to make that happen, it helps to have a few go-to recipes at my fingertips. As the food director at REAL SIMPLE, I have the chance to try so many new dishes, and there are always a few that I go back to again and again. These are some of my protein-packed favorites.<\/p>\n

To make my life easier, I saved all of these recipes on MyRecipes<\/a>, REAL SIMPLE’s digital recipe box. Want to save them too, or any of our other recipes? Just click the save button with the little heart near every recipe.<\/p>\n

Marinated Shrimp and Succotash Toasts\"Jen<\/p>\n

Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless<\/p>\n

Unless you count toasting bread, there’s no cooking required for this big-flavor, veggie-packed dinner. Oh, and you want protein? This meal packs a whopping 42 grams, thanks to both the shrimp and edamame<\/a>. A schmear of store-bought basil pesto anchors the topping to the toast and adds an extra layer of deliciousness in the process.<\/p>\n

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Weeknight Beef Stroganoff\"Robby<\/p>\n

Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel<\/p>\n

It’s hard to believe that such a tasty and comforting meal can come together with only a half-hour of prep time, but this one does. And it has 38 grams of protein to boot. The recipe uses strip steak, which cooks in a flash, plus a medley of nutritious mushrooms. Yes, this meal is a great weeknight recipe<\/a> (hence the name), but it would also be welcome at a casual dinner party.<\/p>\n

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Moroccan Spicy-Sweet Tofu With Couscous\"Caitlin<\/p>\n

Caitlin Bensel<\/p>\n

You don’t need to eat meat, poultry, or fish to enjoy a meal with a hefty amount of protein. Soy-based products like mega-healthy tofu<\/a> also do the job (and, for what it’s worth, they’re extremely budget-friendly). This meal boasts 23 grams of protein, and there’s no bland tofu here! First, the tofu is crisped up in a pan and then briefly simmered in an irresistible harissa-honey sauce. If all that isn’t enough to convince you to save and try this winner, here’s one more perk: the whole meal comes together in just 20 minutes.<\/p>\n

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Chicken Orzo Skillet\"Jennifer<\/p>\n

This one-pan meal has it all\u2014comforting pasta, juicy chicken, flavorful sun-dried tomatoes, and even a few handfuls of spinach thrown in for veggie power. All that and 48 grams of protein. It comes together in a single skillet<\/a>, so cleaning up will be almost as easy as enjoying the meal itself.<\/p>\n

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Chile-Lime Salmon Cakes With Arugula Salad\"Jennifer<\/p>\n

Clocking in at 43 grams of protein, this light meal comes together fast thanks to canned or jarred salmon. Simply open a few cans, mix the fish with some seasonings, pan fry, and serve over a fresh and lively arugula salad. If you prefer, skip the stove-top and cook the salmon patties in the air fryer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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