noun
whole grilled seafood; fish grilled whole
A cooking method where seafood is grilled or broiled whole, preserving its natural shape. Common in Japanese cuisine, especially with small fish like ayu.
鮎の姿焼きは、頭から尾まで食べられます。
Whole grilled ayu can be eaten from head to tail.
この店の姿焼きは、見た目も美しく味も格
The whole grilled fish at this restaurant looks beautiful and tastes exceptional.
Compound of 姿 (すがた, 'form, shape') and 焼き (やき, 'grilling'), literally 'shape-grilling'.