From atop, the vibrant green parsley tempura is interspersed between glistening golden scallops, prawns, and white fish chunks. They're all nestled in a glossy, dashi-infused broth which provides a warm amber hue. A few droplets of chili oil floating on the surface complete the vibrant palette.

Japanese Winter Seafood Trio with Parsley Tempura

Name: Japanese Winter Seafood Trio with Parsley Tempura
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: Fresh Parsley, 2 bunches cleaned and stems removed; Prawns, 16 large ones peeled and deveined; Scallops, 8 pieces cleaned; White fish fillet, 8 oz cut into chunks; Dashi broth, 4 cups; Tempura batter mix, 1 cup; Chili oil, for garnishing; Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste; Vegetable oil, as needed for frying tempura

Category Main Course

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Frying

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: January 09, 2026

This recipe shines a light on Japanese seafood dishes with an unexpected twist. Tender prawns, succulent scallops and firm white fish are lightly seared and bathed in a flavorful dashi-infused broth. The surprise comes from a scattering of crisp parsley tempura, which brings a delightful crunch. The combination of different seafood textures paired with the earthy flavors of the broth and fresh parsley gives a delightful taste sensation.

Ingredients (for 4)

Fresh parsley - 2 bunches - cleaned and stems removed
Prawns - 16 large ones - peeled and deveined
Scallops - 8 pieces - cleaned
White fish fillet - 8 oz - cut into chunks
Dashi broth - 4 cups
Tempura batter mix - 1 cup
Chili oil - - for garnishing
Salt - - to taste
Pepper - - to taste
Vegetable oil - - as needed for frying tempura

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍚🥣👍

Follow the package instructions to prepare the tempura batter.
Step 2 - 🥬🍳🔥

Heat vegetable oil in a pan and coat the parsley in tempura batter. Deep fry until golden and crispy, then drain and keep warm.
Step 3 - 🍤🍲🍴

Sear the prawns, scallops, and white fish in a skillet until fully cooked. Be mindful not to overcook. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4 - 🍲🔥👌

Quickly warm up the dashi broth in a saucepan, avoiding boiling it.
Step 5 - 🍲🍤🍃

Distribute the broth into four bowls, adding the seafood and topping with fried parsley.
Step 6 - 🌶️🥣🍽️

Finish off with a small drizzle of chili oil before serving.

Additional

This dish is a fun way to get involved in the kitchen, kids can help out with preparing the seafood or mixing the tempura batter. For an interesting modification, consider adding a few pieces of tempura vegetables for added crunch and color. Enjoy!