姿すがた焼やき

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.

• 鮎あゆの姿すがた焼やきは、頭あたまから尾おまで食たべられます。

  Whole grilled ayu can be eaten from head to tail.

• この店みせの姿すがた焼やきは、見みた目めも美うつくしく味あじも格かく別べつだ。

  The whole grilled fish at this restaurant looks beautiful and tastes exceptional.