IntermediateIn-between
Crispy Shrimp Pajeon Coins with Gochujang-Yuzu Dip
Korean savory pancake wafers with spicy citrus sauce and bonito flake garnish
542 cal · 21g protein · 22 min
Cuisine & diet · 123 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
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Gyoza with Dashi-Ponzu Dipping Sauce
Pan-fried pork and vegetable dumplings, served with tangy umami dip
514 cal · 21g protein · 22 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Miso-Butter Squid with Charred Scallion Oil and Crispy Rice
Tender seared squid tossed in brown butter and white miso, finished with scallion oil
448 cal · 20g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedLunch
Doenjang-Cured Hamachi Crudo with Charred Shishito, Black Garlic Oil & Crispy Rice Cracker
Japanese simplicity elevated with Korean umami fermentation
484 cal · 18g protein · 75 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Soy-Glazed Scallop & Shiitake Mushroom Gyoza with Gochujang-Vinegar Dipping Sauce
Pan-fried dumplings with briny scallop and earthy mushroom filling
252 cal · 15g protein · 40 min
EasySnack
Edamame with Yuzu Kosho and Fleur de Sel
Steamed young soybeans with citrus-chili paste
237 cal · 15g protein · 10 min
SophisticatedLunch
Seared Hamachi Crudo with Ume, Crispy Rice Paperand Roasted Beet-Citrus Emulsion
Raw hamachi with pickling flavor, crispy textural notes, and earthy sweet beet sauce
717 cal · 15g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedDinner
Galbijjim Braised Short Rib with Shiitake & Jeotgal-Miso Reduction
Tender braised short rib, umami-rich sauce, earthy mushrooms
514 cal · 15g protein · 105 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Tamago Kake Gohan with Crispy Anchovy Oil & Nori Ribbons
Silky egg-rice bowl with umami crunch
565 cal · 14g protein · 20 min
EasyBreakfast
Tamago Kake Gohan with Crispy Nori and Scallion Oil
Silky egg poured over warm jasmine rice with toasted seaweed
625 cal · 14g protein · 17 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Tofu Skin Cones with Uni, Ikura & Ponzu Foam
Delicate fried bean-curd shells with sea urchin and salmon roe
506 cal · 14g protein · 27 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crème Fraîche & Crispy Gyeran Mari Spirals with Gochugaru Oil & Pomegranate
Korean omelet ribbons, spiced oil, bright pomegranate, luxe starter
375 cal · 14g protein · 38 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Tamago Gohan with Crispy Sage & Anchovy Oil
Soft-scrambled eggs stirred into warm jasmine rice with a savory brown-butter drizzle.
381 cal · 13g protein · 17 min
EasyIn-between
Chilled Matcha-Yogurt Mousse with Candied Ginger
A silky, earthy green cloud with warm spiced crunch
140 cal · 12g protein · 8 min
EasyLunch
Doenjang Clam Broth with Crispy Tofu Cubes
Salty-umami broth, silken clams, golden fried tofu
314 cal · 12g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Chilled Abalone with Gochujang Emulsion, Crispy Rice Paper & Pickled Cucumber Ribbons
Tender poached abalone, spiced chili mayo, shattered rice paper, bright pickled vegetables
387 cal · 11g protein · 65 min
EasyAppetizer
Pan-Seared Diver Scallop & Charred Ginger-Soy Emulsion
Tender scallop with crispy brown-butter crust, aged soy reduction, and pickled ginger soil
289 cal · 10g protein · 22 min
EasyAppetizer
Sake-Poached Shrimp with Charred Scallion Oil & Crispy Garlic
Delicate, pearlescent shrimp kissed with wine, aromatics, and umami crunch
297 cal · 10g protein · 20 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Fish Collar with Tamarind Glaze, Charred Okra & Jasmine Rice
Succulent fish neck with glossy caramelized tamarind sauce and charred vegetables
439 cal · 9g protein · 30 min
EasySnack
Edamame & Yuzu Hummus Crisps
Roasted nori with whipped edamame, yuzu & black sesame
200 cal · 9g protein · 11 min
EasySnack
Edamame with Sea Salt & Yuzu Zest
Tender soybeans, aromatic citrus finish
95 cal · 7g protein · 8 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Lumpia Sheets with Charred Calamansi–Miso Dipping Sauce & Soft Yolk
Shattered phyllo tubes meet umami-bright dipping sauce and a jammy egg yolk treasure
536 cal · 6g protein · 38 min
EasyAppetizer
Blistered Shishito Peppers with Gochujang-Sesame Glaze & Crispy Anchovy Crumble
Charred peppers tossed in spicy-sweet glaze with umami punch
328 cal · 6g protein · 15 min
IntermediateDinner
Sake-Glazed Hamachi Collar with Charred Shishito Peppers & Miso-Butter Greens
Buttery fish collar with blistered peppers and umami greens
313 cal · 4g protein · 35 min