Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMorimotoKinmedai – Golden Big Eye Snapper Recipe

Kinmedai – Golden Big Eye Snapper Recipe

Inspired by Morimoto
Time30m
Serves2

tokyo, japan

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Fish

    Clean and scale the Kinmedai thoroughly. Pat it dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Season the Fish

    Rub sea salt all over the fish, including the cavity. Stuff the cavity with sliced ginger and chopped scallions.

  3. 3

    Cooking the Fish

    Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Place the fish in the pan and sear it for about 5 minutes on each side or until the skin is golden brown.

  4. 4

    Add Sauces

    In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sake, and mirin. Pour this mixture over the fish and let it simmer for another 5-7 minutes until cooked through.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Carefully transfer the fish to a serving platter. Drizzle remaining sauce from the pan over the fish and serve with lemon wedges.

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