A winter specialty of Wakayama is grouper dishes. Have you ever heard of grouper? Grouper, which lives off the coast of Wakayama Prefecture, is a high-class fish, but is so rare that it is also called a "phantom fish." In this article, we will introduce you to a little about grouper.
2025.10.17What is the luxury fish, grouper?
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Grouper fish live in the warm waters from the Pacific coast south of the Kanto region to the Higashishina Sea Sea, and can grow to over one meter in length. They are a high-quality fish characterized by their rich oily yet elegant, deep flavor .
The skin and bones, which are rich in gelatin, are delicious, and every part of the meat, including the fins and intestines , can be eaten . Among the fishermen in the area where it is produced, the grouper is known as the "king of fish."

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Grouper dishes
When it comes to grouper dishes, grouper hotpot is the standard, but you can also enjoy a wide variety of other dishes, such as sashimi, grouper sushi, kakiage, and grouper rice bowls.
Additionally, the Kinki University Fisheries Research Institute in Shirahama Town has spent 20 years establishing aquaculture techniques that enable stable production of grouper.
Everyone should definitely try it!
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