blue mackerel
A species of mackerel (Scomber australasicus) found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. In Japanese cuisine, it is often distinguished from the common mackerel (マサバ).
Blue mackerel is said to have less fat than chub mackerel.
I bought fresh blue mackerel at the market.
Katakana spelling is standard for this fish name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
The name ゴマサバ (胡麻鯖) literally means 'sesame mackerel', likely referring to the small dark spots on its belly that resemble sesame seeds.