Barracuda (Kamasu) 梭子魚

カマス

Kamasu, known as barracuda in English, is a popular fish found in Japanese waters and holds a significant place in Japanese cuisine. It is a saltwater fish known for its long, slender body, sharp teeth, and silver-colored skin. One of the most popular ways to enjoy Kamasu is through shioyaki (salt-grilling).

Shioyaki is a traditional Japanese technique of preparing fish. Shio means salt and yaki means to grill, so the shioyaki way is to salt fresh fish, then grill it to perfection.

梭子魚的臉蛋與身形細長而美麗，一般以春、秋兩季為當季，春天捕獲的梭子魚稱為「梅雨梭子魚」，秋天捕獲的則叫做「秋梭子魚」。魚身和魚皮都濃郁鮮美的梭子魚，可以將魚皮炙燒上色後做成生魚片或壽司，也可以把魚身敞開直接燒烤、簡單撒鹽調味就很好吃了。