Bigeye Snapper (Chikame Kintoki)

チカメキントキ

Bigeye Snapper live in the Western Pacific waters and can be found along Southern Japan, Western Indonesia, and Australia.  This type of Snapper can be cooked in a variety of ways, including poached, steamed, broiled, and grilled. It has lean, firm, yet mild meat and can be served with a thin layer of its edible skin.  It is also a common cut for sushi and thin cut sashimi.