Highest-Protein Meals at Hooters: Full Ranking (2026)

The highest-protein item at Hooters is 1 lb Steamed Shrimp, with 99 g of protein and 860 calories. The table below ranks the 30 highest-protein items on the US menu, with calories and protein per 100 calories so you can spot the most protein-efficient choices.

Highest-protein items at Hooters (US menu)

Ranked by grams of protein per item. The last column shows protein per 100 calories, a quick measure of protein efficiency:

#	Item	Protein (g)	Calories	Carbs (g)	Fat (g)	Protein per 100 cal
1	1 lb Steamed Shrimp	99	860	17	46	11.5
2	DD Burger	93	1690	111	94	5.5
3	Fajita Steak Quesadilla	73	1390	78	89	5.3
4	Quesadilla, Steak	71	1220	68	75	5.8
5	Philly Cheese Steak, Chicken	68	1500	116	85	4.5
6	Smothered Chicken Sandwich	68	1300	110	65	5.2
7	Philly Cheese Steak, Beef	65	1420	116	78	4.6
8	Fajita Chicken Quesadilla	65	1520	76	108	4.3
9	Twisted Texas Melt	64	1490	123	81	4.3
10	Baja Burger	61	1390	112	77	4.4
11	24 Buffalo Shrimp	58	810	49	43	7.2
12	Big Fish Sandwich, Grilled	55	540	50	14	10.2
13	Texas Style Cheese Steak	54	1150	130	49	4.7
14	Big Fish Sandwich, Fried	52	1610	143	93	3.2
15	Chicken Strip Cheese Sandwich	52	1420	144	71	3.7
16	Hooters Burger	51	1180	107	60	4.3
17	Turkey Burger	51	1290	122	58	4.0
18	Club Sandwich	50	1380	119	77	3.6
19	1/2 lb Steamed Shrimp	50	660	14	46	7.6
20	Buffalo Chicken Sandwich	48	1200	132	53	4.0
21	BBQ Pork Sandwich	48	1450	139	77	3.3
22	Chicken Taco Salad	48	1010	56	69	4.8
23	Blackened Mahi Sandwich	45	1280	122	68	3.5
24	Baja Fish Tacos, Grilled	41	890	59	55	4.6
25	Shrimp Po Boy	41	1390	135	78	2.9
26	Wings, Kids	40	980	84	54	4.1
27	Beer Cheese & Pretzels	38	1100	150	38	3.5
28	Quesadilla, Cheese	37	1010	64	67	3.7
29	Shrimp & Spinach Salad	37	530	13	38	7.0
30	Blackened Shrimp Tacos	37	670	61	32	5.5

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Source and method

These figures come from Nutrola's 1.8M+ RD-verified food and restaurant database and reflect the US menu of Hooters, so portion sizes and recipes can differ in other countries. Values are per item as served and are indicative, since menus and recipes change over time.

Frequently asked questions

What has the most protein at Hooters?

1 lb Steamed Shrimp leads with 99 g of protein (860 calories) on the US menu.

What is the most protein-efficient item at Hooters?

1 lb Steamed Shrimp gives about 11.5 g of protein per 100 calories, one of the best ratios on the menu.

How can I get more protein at Hooters?

Choose grilled over fried, add a plain protein, and skip high-calorie sauces and sides. The ranking above shows the highest-protein items to build around.

Summary

For protein at Hooters, 1 lb Steamed Shrimp tops the list at 99 g. Log your meal in Nutrola to track protein and calories together.