High-Protein Shrimp Napa Cabbage Dumplings (53g Protein, 375 Calories)

This recipe swaps traditional dumpling dough for napa cabbage leaves, cutting hundreds of calories while keeping the filling satisfying. Six dumplings deliver over 50 grams of protein for only 375 calories.

Why Cabbage Instead of Dough

The core trick is simple: napa cabbage leaves replace the dumpling wrapper. The difference in calories is significant. Traditional dumpling dough adds carbs and calories that the cabbage version skips entirely, and the cabbage holds together well enough to wrap a filling.

The Filling

Shrimp works as the protein base because it is one of the leanest protein sources available. Customize the filling however you like, but shrimp keeps the macro numbers favorable: 53 grams of protein, 23 grams of carbs, and 9 grams of fat per serving of six rolls.

The Pitch

This recipe comes from a series called "I Can't Eat Enough Protein," focused on high-protein dishes that take under 30 minutes. The selling point is volume: you can eat six of these dumplings, feel full, and stay under 400 calories. For anyone trying to lose weight or hit protein targets, that ratio of satiety to calories is hard to beat.

Key Takeaways

• Swapping dumpling dough for napa cabbage saves hundreds of calories per serving
• Six dumplings: 53g protein, 23g carbs, 9g fat, 375 calories total
• Shrimp is the leanest protein option for the filling
• Takes under 30 minutes to prepare

Resources

• Full recipe with measurements available in the TikTok caption