Aichi Prefecture Minamichita Onsen Town Genji-koh Celebration [Grilled Sea Bream in Salt]

Shiogama grilled sea bream

In Minamichita, Aichi Prefecture, "Shiogamayaki of sea bream" is known as a traditional dish that is indispensable at celebratory occasions. This dish is a luxurious dish in which fresh sea bream is wrapped in salt and slowly baked to lock in the flavor of the sea bream. Below are details about Shiogamayaki of sea bream.

Features and attractions

Fresh sea bream: By using fresh sea bream from Minamichita, we are able to bring out the natural flavor and umami of the fish to the fullest. Sea bream is a symbol of celebration, and its freshness determines the quality of the dish.

The effect of salt: By wrapping the sea bream in salt, the moisture is locked in and the texture is kept plump. The salt also brings out the umami, making the taste of the sea bream even more pronounced. The moment the salt shell is cracked is a special moment, adding a festive touch to any celebratory occasion.

Simple recipe: This dish is made simply using only salt and sea bream, yet looks gorgeous and impressive. You can enjoy the natural flavor of the ingredients without using any unnecessary seasonings.

recipe

Preparation: Remove the innards of the sea bream and rinse it lightly. It is common to leave the scales on.

Making the salt crust: Mix salt and egg whites to make the salt crust batter. Cover the sea bream tightly with this batter. The egg whites help solidify the salt.

Baking: Bake slowly in a preheated oven. The baking time depends on the size of the snapper, but it should take about an hour.

Served: The baked salt crust is cracked open with a wooden mallet and the plump sea bream is removed from inside. This is a special moment that adds excitement to the celebratory occasion.

Significance at celebratory occasions

"Shiogama-yaki sea bream" is very popular at celebratory occasions because of its gorgeous appearance and delicious taste. It is often served at important events such as weddings, birthdays, and various anniversaries. Sea bream is considered to be an auspicious fish, as the word "medetai" (celebratory) sounds similar to the Japanese word for "medetai" (celebratory).

About application

Please make your reservation for salt-grilled sea bream at least three days in advance. The price is 8,000 yen (excluding consumption tax and 10% service charge). Also, because the sea bream is very large, we recommend reservations for 5 to 10 people.

If you visit Minamichita, be sure to try this traditional dish, as you will be able to fully enjoy the region's rich food culture and fresh seafood.