What is this, and how do I eat it?

Hello,

I bought some fish from the Japanese Market in San Francisco today, but I'm not sure how I'm supposed to prepare or eat it.

Here's a photo:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/24690977@N05/8604313870/

Any suggestions?
Cheers,
- Bret

It's fillets of fish (it doesn't say what fish) that has been marinated in seaweed soup stock mixed with soy sauce (so it's fully seasoned) and semi-dried. Grill it on fish grill on medium heat and enjoy.

It looks like a mackarel.
I hope you have a good ventilation to outdoor or you will stink up the entire house or your neighbors will complain the fishy smell from grilling.
Make sure you debone well before taking a bite. Perhaps it is not worthwhile for you to buy this type of uncooked package, if you don't know what they are. Buy ready to eat sashimi/sushi/bento box/canned fish/grilled eel/etc.

Just pan-fry it to brown on both side. Do not add salt or anything before you taste it. It can be already salty enough.

It does not look like a mackerel to me, but same sort.

Usually we eat this kind of fish to go with rice and miso siru.

Thanks for the responses, everyone! I'll cook it like you suggest. Hopefully it won't be too stinky. I'll open all the windows just in case. :-)