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Japanese Seafood Hot Pot with Dashi Broth

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This Japanese seafood hot pot, known as ‘Nabe’, is a delightful and warming dish perfect for sharing. So dive in with my complete Japanese seafood hot pot recipe.

It features a variety of fresh seafood cooked in a flavorful dashi broth, making it a comforting meal for any occasion.

The recipe is simple to follow and allows for customization with your choice of seafood and vegetables. Enjoy this dish with rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Delicious Japanese Seafood Hot Pot Recipe

This seafood hot pot combines shrimp, scallops, and fish fillets simmered in a savory dashi broth, enriched with vegetables like mushrooms and bok choy. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups dashi broth (homemade or store-bought)
  • 7 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 7 oz scallops
  • 7 oz white fish fillets, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup bok choy, chopped
  • 1 cup tofu, cubed
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 tablespoon sake
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooked rice or noodles for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Broth: In a large pot, bring the dashi broth to a gentle simmer. Add soy sauce, mirin, and sake, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  2. Add Vegetables: Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and bok choy to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  3. Add Seafood: Gently add the shrimp, scallops, and fish fillets to the pot. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through and opaque.
  4. Serve: Ladle the hot pot into bowls, ensuring each serving has a mix of seafood and vegetables. Garnish with sliced green onions. Serve hot with rice or noodles on the side.

Cook and Prep Times

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

  • Servings: 4 bowls
  • Calories: 350kcal
  • Fat: 10g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g

This recipe is part of my 45 Delicious and Easy Japanese Recipes. Just click that link to see all the amazing options!

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