21 Summer High Protein Anti-Inflammatory Dinners

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There is no better way to stay on top of your gut than by meal prepping anti-inflammatory recipes. These high protein anti-inflammatory dinners have helped me heal my gut and always keep me satiated.

I’ve picked multiple high-protein dinners specifically for the summer time. They are refreshing, flavorful, filling, but light!

21 Summer High Protein Anti-Inflammatory Dinners

1. Crockpot Pesto Chicken

Crockpot Pesto Chicken

Fresh, bright, and packed with protein, this pesto chicken cooks effortlessly in your crockpot, making it a great recipe when you don’t have time to cook.

Try serving it over some zucchini noodles or brown rice, and you’ll have a delicious meal ready for you in no time.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 622
  • Fats: 37g
  • Protein: 60g
  • Carbs: 11g
  • Fiber: 2.7g
  • Sugar: 5.5g

2. Baked Salmon with Avocado Mash

Baked Salmon with Avocado Mash

First thing’s first, I want to kick off this list with one of my go-to anti-inflammatory dinners. This baked salmon is so easy to pull together, packed with protein, and low on histamines.

The avocado on top ensures this is a well-rounded dish that will keep you full well into the next morning.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 463
  • Fats: 35g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Carbs: 12g
  • Fiber: 7.5g
  • Sugar: 1.6g

3. Mediterranean Stuffed Salmon

Mediterranean Stuffed Salmon

Next up, what do you get when you combine one of the healthiest diets in the world with one of the richest, healthiest fish in the world? This delicious recipe!

This stuffed salmon is flavorful and packed with healthy oils and omega 3’s, all of which are highly anti-inflammatory.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 234
  • Fats: 11g
  • Protein: 29g
  • Carbs: 5.1g
  • Fiber: 1.4g
  • Sugar: 0.9g

4. Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

chicken fajitas

Bring the spicy flavors of Mexico to your table with sheet pan chicken fajitas.

Make a flavorful seasoning by mixing garlic powder, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Red onion and colorful bell peppers are ideal veggies to go with the chicken in this dish.

Lime juice and cilantro offset the spice of your fajitas. Serve in soft tortillas with your favorite toppings. Sour cream, salsa, and guacamole are perfect!

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 473
  • Fats: 14g
  • Protein: 44g
  • Carbs: 44g
  • Fiber: 7.1g
  • Sugar: 4.7g

5. Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken

sheet pan cashew chicken

This healthy cashew chicken is cooked on one sheet pan. It has sweet, nutty, and umami flavors.

Broccoli and red bell pepper add nutrition. The chicken breast is cooked until tender. Unsalted cashew nuts provide a crunchy texture.

Make a tasty sauce with coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and cashew butter. Honey provides a natural sweetness too.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 579
  • Fats: 40g
  • Protein: 33g
  • Carbs: 25g
  • Fiber: 4.3g
  • Sugar: 12g

6. Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Asparagus

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Asparagus

This is a dish I make at least once a week. It’s easy, requires simple ingredients, uses only one skillet, and comes together in just 30 minutes.

The dish offers a boost of 34g of protein, nutrients, and antioxidants. It’s a feel-good meal of tender chicken, fresh asparagus, and garlic that works with your body, not against it.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 402
  • Fats: 27g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Carbs: 6.2g
  • Fiber: 1.2g
  • Sugar: 2.3g

7. Salmon Bowl

This Salmon Bowl is umami, a little spicy and sweet. Very filling, high in protein, and high-calorie.

Salmon, rice, veggies, and an irresistible spicy drizzle that will keep everyone coming back for more!

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 906
  • Fats: 41g
  • Protein: 41g
  • Carbs: 105g
  • Fiber: 13g
  • Sugar: 13g

8. Air Fryer Salmon

Air Fryer Salmon

If you’re anything like me, then you’ve embraced the power of the air fryer already. This super convenient appliance makes creating delicious low-histamine dishes a breeze.

Case in point, this air fryer salmon. You only need about fifteen minutes to bring it together.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 287
  • Fats: 17g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Carbs: 7.2g
  • Fiber: 0.6g
  • Sugar: 4.5g

9. Greek Chicken with Lemon Rice

Greek Chicken with Lemon Rice and Tomatoes

We all know that Mediterranean diet is the most anti-inflammatory diet out there. That’s why I wanted to share with you this delicious Greek chicken dinner.

Made just in one pan, this dish is high in protein, super flavorful, and full of healthy oils and herbs that’ll appease your tummy.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 660
  • Fats: 29g
  • Protein: 53g
  • Carbs: 48g
  • Fiber: 7.7g
  • Sugar: 3.8g

10. Lemon Chicken Thighs

Lemon Chicken Thighs

Baked chicken thighs are so easy and versatile. I love having a few variations to call on throughout the week, transforming this affordable protein into a next-level dish.

Case in point: these lemon chicken thighs. The lemon helps to keep the chicken tender and moist, making for a delicious low-histamine meal.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 505
  • Fats: 29g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Carbs: 39g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Sugar: 7.7g

11. Buttered Cod

This one-pan dinner is buttery, zesty, and garlicky. Ready in just 16 minutes. This buttery and creamy recipe offers 31 grams of protein per serving and less than 1 gram of net carbs.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 297
  • Fats: 19g
  • Protein: 31g
  • Carbs: 1.2g
  • Fiber: 0.3g
  • Sugar: 0.3g

12. Baked Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs

These foil packets deliver juicy shrimp, crispy-tender broccoli, and zesty seasonings, all cooked together in a simple mess-free package.

And, the best thing is that this recipe is high protein, Paleo, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 385
  • Fats: 15g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Carbs: 27g
  • Fiber: 8.9g
  • Sugar: 5.8g

13. Herb Crusted Salmon

Herb Crusted Salmon

Salmon is one of the best protein choices out there for low-histamine diets. Rich in omega-3 and healthy fats, this is a protein-packed option that easily slides into a variety of dishes.

This herb-crusted salmon is very easy to make in either an oven or your air fryer, so give it a try!

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 333
  • Fats: 20g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Carbs: 11g
  • Fiber: 2.7g
  • Sugar: 6.2g

14. Salmon Meal Prep with Veggies

Salmon Meal Prep with Veggies

Looking to prepare for the week ahead? My salmon meal prep recipe is the perfect thing for you. Low in histamines and high in protein, this is a simple dish you can customize to your heart’s content.

The best part? It’s easy to prepare this dish in batches, so you don’t have to make a new dinner every night.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 806
  • Fats: 45g
  • Protein: 54g
  • Carbs: 53g
  • Fiber: 13g
  • Sugar: 16g

15. Chicken and Cauliflower

Sheet Pan Chicken and Cauliflower

If you know anything about me by now, then you know I love a good sheet pan recipe. They’re easy, ideal for busy weeknights, and don’t leave you with a mountain of dishes to do.

Best of all, they’re easy to customize! This anti-inflammatory version includes cauliflower, a low-histamine vegetable with plenty of fiber to keep you healthy and regular.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 583
  • Fats: 39g
  • Protein: 47g
  • Carbs: 14g
  • Fiber: 4.7g
  • Sugar: 4.1g

16. Creamy Tomato and Turmeric Chicken

Creamy Tomato and Turmeric Chicken

Source: slowthecookdown.com

Next up, one of my favorite ways to enjoy some chicken – the anti-inflammatory way! Turmeric helps counteract the presence of any histamines in the meal, keeping your body in balance.

This is a creamy, comforting classic that I believe everyone should try at least once.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 583
  • Fats: 39g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Carbs: 28g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Sugar: 11g

17. Keto Baked Chicken Breast

Keto Baked Chicken Breast

Source: homemadeheather.com

Next up, a super simple keto baked chicken breast you can rely on for any night of the week. This dish is proof that easy, delicious dinners don’t have to be boring!

Simply take half an hour – only five minutes of which is prep time – to cook this chicken and you’re away!

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 273
  • Fats: 12g
  • Protein: 37g
  • Carbs: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Sugar: 0g

18. Turmeric Black Pepper Chicken Roast

Turmeric Black Pepper Chicken Roast

Source: greedygirlgourmet.com

Next up, here’s another way to incorporate turmeric into your meals! This anti-inflammatory spice tastes amazing on the skin of a roast chicken along with some black pepper.

Easy to make and even easier to impress with, this is an ideal anti-inflammatory Sunday roast dish.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 505
  • Fats: 36g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Carbs: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 4g

19. Pistachio Crusted Salmon

Pistachio Crusted Salmon

Source: cravingsomethinghealthy.com

Speaking of salmon, here’s another option that won’t increase your body’s natural inflammation. Rather than crusting the salmon in carb-heavy bread crumbs, why not try pistachios?

Not only are the pistachios a great flavor counterpoint, but they’re also rich in healthy fats that your body craves.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 409
  • Fats: 26g
  • Protein: 33g
  • Carbs: 13g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugar: 8g

20. Canned Salmon Salad

Canned Salmon Salad

Source: summeryule.com

Buying a fresh salmon fillet isn’t always the best or most affordable option. But don’t worry, you can still enjoy this healthy fish with a bit of help from a can.

This tasty canned salmon salad makes the most of the flaky canned salmon. The sesame orange dressing is what really makes it sing!

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 331
  • Fats: 17.7g
  • Protein: 26.6g
  • Carbs: 11.2g

21. Air Fryer Salmon with Orange Honey Glaze

 Air Fryer Salmon with Orange Honey Glaze

Source: killingthyme.net

One of the best ways to enjoy salmon is with a delicious glaze on top. The stickiness and sweetness of a glaze helps contrast the salmon’s richness.

That’s why I love this dish! Caramelized to golden perfection, it’s a perfect showstopper.

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 383
  • Fats: 17g
  • Protein: 44g
  • Carbs: 12g

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