Common name: Japanese snapper, Fusilier, Blue fusilier
Japanese name: Aodai (青鯛)
Taiwan common name: 藍色擬烏尾鮗、青雞仔、大貢仔
chinese common name: 青若梅鲷
Scientific name: Paracaesio caerulea (Katayama, 1934)
Nigiri sushi detail: Japanese snapper (Aodai) Nigiri sushi
Remarks: Japanese snapper (Aodai) is in season from spring to summer when white fish are scarce. It has a strong umami taste and is a good choice for sushi rice. It is a popular fish in high-end restaurants.
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