Ara Yaki

Name: Ara Yaki
Ingredients: About 2 pounds meaty fish heads, jaws, collars, rib cages, fins or other bones from an assortment of fish, like amberjack, sea bream, salmon, pompano, cod, halibut, red snapper; Coarse sea salt; Lemon, for serving, optional; Soy sauce, for serving, optional

4 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

About 2 pounds meaty fish heads, jaws, collars, rib cages, fins or other bones from an assortment of fish, like amberjack, sea bream, salmon, pompano, cod, halibut, red snapper
Coarse sea salt
Lemon, for serving, optional
Soy sauce, for serving, optional

Directions

1

Turn on the broiler.
2

If the oven is separate, heat it to 475.
3

Line a large baking sheet with foil.
4

Dry the fish pieces well, and salt all sides generously.
5

Place on the baking sheet in a single layer.
6

Broil the fish about 4 inches away from the heat source, until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
7

Turn, and continue to broil for another 3 to 5 minutes.
8

Reduce the heat to 475 (or transfer the tray to the oven), and roast until the meat is opaque and just tender, 4 to 6 more minutes.
9

Transfer to a platter, and serve with lemon or soy sauce if you like.