Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsIzakaya 88Japanese Snapper (tai) Recipe

Japanese Snapper (tai) Recipe

Inspired by Izakaya 88
Time45m
Serves4

Make Japanese Snapper (tai) Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Vegetable Garnish

Method

Preparing the Snapper

  1. 1

    Clean the Snapper

    Rinse the Japanese Snapper under cold running water to remove any impurities. Pat the fish dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Season the Snapper

    Rub salt and black pepper evenly over the entire surface of the fish, inside and out. Let it sit for about 15 minutes to absorb the seasoning.

Cooking the Snapper

  1. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  2. 4

    Sear the Snapper

    Carefully place the seasoned snapper into the hot skillet. Sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side until the skin is crispy and golden brown. Adjust heat if necessary to prevent burning.

  3. 5

    Finish Cooking

    Once seared, reduce the heat to medium, cover the skillet, and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Preparing the Garnish

  1. 6

    Sauté the Shiitake Mushrooms

    In a separate pan, add a little olive oil and sauté the shiitake mushrooms over medium heat for about 5 minutes until they are tender.

  2. 7

    Prepare the Daikon Radish

    While the mushrooms are cooking, julienne the daikon radish and set aside.

  3. 8

    Chop the Green Onions

    Finely chop the green onions and set aside for garnishing.

Making the Sauce

  1. 9

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, and grated ginger until well combined.

Serving the Dish

  1. 10

    Plate the Snapper

    Carefully transfer the cooked snapper to a serving platter.

  2. 11

    Add Garnish

    Top the snapper with sautéed shiitake mushrooms, julienned daikon radish, and chopped green onions.

  3. 12

    Drizzle the Sauce

    Finally, drizzle the prepared sauce over the snapper and garnish before serving.

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