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
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.
Intermediate
IntermediateDinner
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Lemongrass, Green Peppercorn & Ginger Miso
Steamed whole fish in an aromatic parchment envelope
745 cal · 65g protein · 34 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Beef Ribeye with Korean Pear-Gochujang Sauce, Charred Broccolini & Toasted Sesame Miso Rice
Prime beef dressed in sweet-spiced Korean pear sauce, with sesame-miso rice and charred greens.
1129 cal · 62g protein · 47 min
SophisticatedDinner
Miso-Lacquered Duck Breast with Roasted Kabocha Purée, Charred Bok Choy & Black Garlic-Soy Reduction
Crispy-skinned duck glazed with umami-forward miso, served with sweet autumn squash and silken Asian sauce
903 cal · 62g protein · 55 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Branzino with Gochujang-Miso Emulsion, Charred Baby Bok Choy & Crispy Rice Cakes
Pan-seared whole fish, spiced emulsion, charred greens, crunchy rice cake base
998 cal · 61g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedDinner
Galbijjim-Style Short Ribs with Shiitake, Chestnut & Miso Reduction
Braised beef short ribs with umami-rich mushroom and nut sauce over steamed cauliflower rice
803 cal · 58g protein · 105 min
SophisticatedDinner
Pan-Seared Albacore Tuna with Charred Corn-Miso Purée, Green Goddess Drizzle & Crispy Shallot Oil
Seared rare, creamy corn, herbaceous emulsion, umami-rich finish.
874 cal · 55g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedDinner
Pan-Seared Beef Tenderloin with Miso Butter & Charred Broccolini
Center-cut steaks, umami-rich compound butter, crispy greens
612 cal · 55g protein · 36 min
EasyDinner
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Soy, Ginger & Charred Scallion
steamed whole fish, umami broth, crispy-charred garnish
601 cal · 54g protein · 22 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Turkey Breast Scaloppine with Miso Brown Butter, Shimeji Mushrooms & Daikon Greens
Tender turkey cutlets with umami-rich mushroom and herb sauce
531 cal · 54g protein · 24 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Charred Turnip Miso Reduction, Crispy Rice Cake & Black Sesame Oil
Rich, earthy, luxurious
702 cal · 53g protein · 42 min
SophisticatedDinner
Galbijjim-Braised Short Rib with Mushroom & Chestnut Rice
Tender soy-braised beef with nutty autumn grain bowl
892 cal · 52g protein · 90 min
EasySnack
Crispy Miso-Coconut Chicken Popcorn with Lime Ash & Toasted Sesame
Crispy bite-sized morsels with umami depth
1027 cal · 51g protein · 33 min
EasyDinner
Soy-Glazed Cod with Charred Shiitake & Sesame Noodles
Miso-brown butter glaze, umami mushrooms, chewy buckwheat noodles
831 cal · 51g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedDinner
Pan-Roasted Chicken Breast with Black Garlic Emulsion, Charred Shishito Peppers & Forbidden Rice
Elegant, umami-forward: silky white meat, glossy black-garlic sauce, verdant peppers
860 cal · 51g protein · 65 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Roasted Chicken Thigh with Miso-Brown Butter, Charred Broccolini & Crispy Shallot Rice
Umami-rich Japanese-Filipino fusion: caramelized thigh, aromatic beurre blanc, patient rice
1109 cal · 49g protein · 75 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Yellowtail with Yuzu-Miso Crust, Charred Broccolini & Smoked Black Garlic Beurre Blanc
Japanese-California fusion, crispy skin, silky beurre blanc
619 cal · 48g protein · 46 min
IntermediateDinner
Sake-Braised Chicken Thigh with Shiitake Duxelles, Charred Baby Bok Choy & Saffron Rice
Umami-forward braise with silky rice and tender greens
1106 cal · 48g protein · 60 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Tuna Collar with Charred Edamame, Ponzu Emulsion & Crispy Wonton Dust
Buttery, luxe fish neck with bright, crunchy texture play
677 cal · 48g protein · 35 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Yellowtail with Miso-Brown Butter, Charred Broccolini & Black Garlic Emulsion
Buttery sashimi-grade fish with umami-rich pan sauce and charred vegetables
520 cal · 47g protein · 22 min
IntermediateDinner
Soy-Butter Glazed Swordfish with Charred Shishito Peppers & Forbidden Rice
Meaty fish, umami glaze, crispy peppers, nutty grain
906 cal · 46g protein · 38 min
IntermediateLunch
Soy-Miso Glazed Halibut with Charred Shishito Peppers & Toasted Barley
Caramelized fish with blistered peppers and nutty, chewy grains
728 cal · 46g protein · 32 min
EasyLunch
Tori Soboro Don with Ginger-Scallion Sauce & Crispy Rice Crust
Ground chicken rice bowl with silky egg ribbons and punchy ginger oil
599 cal · 45g protein · 23 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Barramundi with Charred Corn Silk & Miso-Black Garlic Emulsion
Kampot pepper crust, charred romanesco, burnt shallot ash
804 cal · 45g protein · 37 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.
