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grilled fish
Fish cooked by grilling, typically over direct heat or under a broiler. A cornerstone of traditional Japanese home cooking, often served as the main dish in a standard meal set.
Pronunciation
The 魚 component uses the rendaku (sequential voicing) reading ざかな rather than さかな because it is the second element in a compound word.
Usage
A general term for any fish that is grilled. The most common fish used for 焼き魚 at home include 鮭 (salmon), さば (mackerel), 秋刀魚 (Pacific saury), and あじ (horse mackerel). It is a staple of 和食 (Japanese cuisine) and is considered part of a balanced daily meal.