EasyDinner
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
Cuisine & diet · 178 recipes
High-Protein Japanese-Style Recipes
High-Protein dishes in the Japanese idiom — real recipes with macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Easy
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Charred Shishito, Yuzu Kosho & Fragrant Oil
Pristine fish steamed in parchment with briny peppers, citrus-chili paste, and herb aromatics.
1221 cal · 164g protein · 47 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Lapu-Lapu en Papillote with Lemongrass Beurre Blanc, Green Mango & Charred Shishito
Whole fish in parchment—aromatic, tender, pristine
1147 cal · 110g protein · 55 min
IntermediateDinner
Pork Shoulder Chop with Charred Cabbage & Sake-Shoyu Pan Sauce
A thick, juicy boneless chop with a deep sear, served with braised purple cabbage and a silky sake-soy reduction.
1018 cal · 103g protein · 38 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Halibut with Miso-Butter Corn Silk & Charred Shishito
White fish, earthy miso brown butter, sweet corn purée, blistered peppers
767 cal · 86g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Sea Bream with Soy-Miso Glaze, Charred Shishito & Black Garlic Emulsion
Herb-stuffed fish with umami glaze, blistered peppers, and fragrant garlic sauce
1215 cal · 86g protein · 60 min
IntermediateDinner
Whole Grilled Branzino with Miso-Blistered Shishito, Black Garlic Oil & Jasmine Rice
Pristine sea bass with charred peppers and umami aromatics
1335 cal · 84g protein · 43 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Miso-Glazed Halibut with Charred Bok Choy & Black Garlic
Flaky white fish with umami glaze and caramelized greens—18 minutes
627 cal · 82g protein · 18 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Halibut & Charred Broccolini with Miso-Brown Butter & Crispy Garlic Chips
Flaky white fish, bitter greens, umami-rich sauce
691 cal · 82g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Spring Garlic & Romesco-Glazed Halibut Fillet with Blistered Shishito Peppers & Crispy Sage Oil
Sweet and spicy roasted red pepper sauce meets delicate white fish
1303 cal · 82g protein · 70 min
IntermediateLunch
Miso-Butter Halibut with Charred Enoki & Shiso Oil
Buttery white fish with umami depth and aromatic herb finish
863 cal · 81g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Saffron Emulsion, Charred Lemon & Roasted Beets
Perfumed whole fish steamed in parchment with golden saffron sauce and earthy beets
1097 cal · 80g protein · 75 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Gochujang-Fermented Black Bean Glaze, Charred Baby Leeks & Umami Black Garlic Emulsion
Pristine whole fish steamed in parchment with layered Korean fermented flavors, served with dark umami sauce
1158 cal · 79g protein · 45 min
IntermediateDinner
Sake-Steamed Branzino en Papillote with Dashi Velouté & Mizuna
Whole fish in parchment with aromatic broth and peppery greens
608 cal · 75g protein · 35 min
SophisticatedDinner
Galbijjim Braised Short Ribs with Shiitake, Chestnut & Jeotgal-Miso Reduction
Melt-in-mouth braised ribs, umami-fermented glaze, nutty mushrooms
1333 cal · 75g protein · 228 min
SophisticatedDinner
Galbijjim Braised Short Rib with Shiitake, Chestnut & Jeotgal-Miso Reduction
Slow-braised Korean beef with umami-rich mushroom and nut consommé
999 cal · 74g protein · 165 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Grilled Seabass with Soy-Miso Glaze, Blistered Shishito Peppers & Burnt Orange Jus
Crispy skin, tender flesh, charred vegetables, citrus-umami sauce
904 cal · 73g protein · 65 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Soy-Kombu Dashi, Charred Shishito & Burnt Miso Emulsion
steamed white fish, umami broth, Japanese technique, table drama
757 cal · 72g protein · 50 min
IntermediateDinner
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Soy-Ginger Glaze, Charred Daikon & Crispy Garlic Rice
Steamed whole fish with umami-forward Asian flavors and crispy rice to accompany
704 cal · 70g protein · 44 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Gochujang-Miso Glaze, Charred Broccolini & Black Garlic Beurre Noir
Whole fish, Korean-Japanese glaze, bitter greens, nutty brown butter.
853 cal · 69g protein · 44 min
SophisticatedDinner
Soy-Butter Glazed Branzino with Charred Shishito & Toasted Barley Crumb
Whole roasted Mediterranean branzino with umami glaze, blistered shishito peppers & nutty barley crust
954 cal · 69g protein · 75 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Cua Mềm Chiên—Soft-Shell Crab Tempura with Yuzu-Ponzu Foam, Crispy Rice Paper Tuile & Saffron Beurre Blanc
Ethereal tempura-fried soft-shell crab finished with luxury French sauce and Japanese seasoning
1288 cal · 67g protein · 70 min
IntermediateDinner
Galbijjim-Braised Short Rib with Shiitake, Chestnut & Soy-Mirin Reduction
Slow-braised beef with aromatic vegetables and rich glaze
1078 cal · 66g protein · 90 min
IntermediateDinner
Galbi-Braised Beef Short Rib with Charred Broccolini & Sesame-Anchovy Jus
Korean-style marinated short ribs braised until tender, finished with umami depth
1023 cal · 66g protein · 120 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 33 minutes. The quickest is around 18 minutes and the longest about 67 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Are these authentic Japanese recipes?
No, and we do not claim they are. These are dishes built on Japanese ingredients and technique by the Delicious kitchen, which is why the pages say Japanese-style rather than Japanese. They are written to taste right and to work in a home kitchen, not to be a record of traditional cooking.
Is every recipe here high protein?
Every recipe in this collection is written without ingredients that break a high protein diet. We cannot vouch for the brands in your cupboard or for cross-contamination in your kitchen, so check labels as you normally would.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 289 and 1027 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
