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These delicious Japanese lucky fish dishes are simple and easy to make at home.
Enjoy some delicious and auspicious Japanese lucky fish cuisine.

Steamed Scallops with Garlic and Vermicelli

Steamed Scallops with Garlic and Vermicelli

Recharge your energy with this garlic-rich recipe! This convenient dish is simple to add to any meal that you want to make more luxurious.

Seared Scallops with Butter Soy Sauce

Seared Scallops with Butter Soy Sauce

This scallop dish is popular in Japan. Scallops and butter go well together, and the aromatic scent of scallops puts people in a good mood.

Yellowtail Shabu-shabu (hotpot)

Yellowtail Shabu-shabu (hotpot)

Quickly dip the yellowtail into the broth until it turns white, and then it’s ready to eat. Enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth flavor of fatty yellowtail with a generous serving of vegetables for a refreshing meal.

Sea bream Shabu-shabu (hotpot)

Sea bream Shabu-shabu (hotpot)

This delicious dish can be prepared not only with sashimi but also with fillets with the skin still on, thanks to their pleasant texture and high nutritional value. It’s a healthy dish that can be enjoyed with a large amount of vegetables.

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Japan
Lucky Fish:
Scallops

Scallops are a mainstay of Japanese new year cuisine because they are considered a symbol of “smooth sailing” as their fan-shaped shell resemble a sailboat riding across the ocean.

Scallops are rich in iron, zinc, and other minerals as well as vitamin B. Of particular note is taurine, which is able to activate the liver in order to aid in recovery from fatigue. Since it is water-soluble, scallops are recommended as an ingredient in stews, soups, and other dishes with broth.

Japan
Lucky Fish:
Yellowtail

In Japan, yellowtail is nicknamed “出世魚Shusseuo” (Promotion Fish) as it is given a new name at each stages of growth, and thus revered as a mascot for “success”.

Yellowtail oil is rich in DHA and EPA. It works to activate the brain and prevent lifestyle-related diseases. Yellowtail is also rich in niacin, which activates the enzyme that decomposes alcohol. It may be a good combination to have yellowtail with drinks.

Japan
Lucky Fish:
Sea Bream

Sea bream is a symbol of “longevity and wealth”. Considered a congratulatory blessing, it is a highly popular dish at celebratory occasions in Japan.

Sea bream is a high protein low-calorie white fish recommended for modern people who tend to consume too many calories. It also contains large amounts of aspartic acid, which is believed to be effective at increasing one’s resistance to fatigue. Vitamin B₁ is also effective at maintaining the health of the skin and mucous membranes and is recommended for preventing colds.

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JFOODO, The Japan Food Product Overseas
Promotion Center,
established by the
Japanese government