Salt-Rubbed Saury (Shiomomi Sanma)

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Prepared using a traditional Japanese method, this salt-rubbed saury offers a clean, fresh taste with reduced odor and enhanced natural flavor. The process also helps maintain a firm and satisfying texture.

Easy to prepare at home, it’s perfect for simple grilling, light curing with vinegar, or pan-searing. For a Western twist, try it with olive oil, garlic, and herbs, or add it to a flavorful seafood pasta.

Bring authentic Japanese seafood into your kitchen and enjoy a delicious, high-quality meal with ease.

Recommended Ways to Enjoy

① Classic Japanese Grilled Saury（塩焼き）

Ingredients

  • Salt-rubbed saury – 1 whole fish
  • Salt – to taste
  • Lemon or sudachi – for serving

Instructions

  1. Lightly rinse the saury and pat dry.
  2. Sprinkle a small amount of salt over the skin.
  3. Grill over medium heat for 6–8 minutes per side until the skin is crispy and golden.
  4. Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon or sudachi.

👉 Simple, traditional, and the best way to enjoy the natural flavor.

② Vinegar-Marinated Saury（酢じめサンマ）

Ingredients

  • Salt-rubbed saury (filleted) – 1 fish
  • Rice vinegar – enough to cover
  • Sugar – 1 tsp
  • Salt – a pinch

Instructions

  1. Fillet the saury and remove bones.
  2. Lightly rinse and pat dry.
  3. Place in rice vinegar with sugar and salt.
  4. Marinate for 15–30 minutes (adjust to taste).
  5. Slice and serve.

👉 Fresh, light, and perfect as an appetizer or sushi topping.

③ Pan-Seared Garlic Saury（洋風ソテー）

Ingredients

  • Salt-rubbed saury (fillet) – 1 fish
  • Olive oil – 1 tbsp
  • Garlic – 1 clove (sliced)
  • Lemon – to taste
  • Herbs (parsley or thyme)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Place the saury skin-side down and cook until crispy (3–4 minutes).
  4. Flip and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
  5. Finish with lemon juice and herbs.

👉 Works great for Western-style meals or pairing with wine.

④ Saury Pasta（簡単パスタ）

Ingredients

  • Salt-rubbed saury (fillet) – 1 fish
  • Pasta – 200g
  • Olive oil – 2 tbsp
  • Garlic – 1 clove
  • Chili flakes – optional
  • Lemon zest – optional

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  2. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic.
  3. Add saury and break into chunks while cooking.
  4. Toss cooked pasta with the mixture.
  5. Finish with lemon zest and chili flakes.

👉 Easy, modern dish combining Japanese seafood with Italian flavors.

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