塩焼き

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 塩焼き, read しおやき, means grilling with salt as the seasoning, or the resulting dish.
• Basic usage: It is used for grilled fish or chicken prepared to bring out the ingredient's flavor.
  • 夕食に魚の塩焼きを作った。

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Seasoning compared with 照り焼き
  • 塩焼き uses salt as the main seasoning, while 照り焼き involves grilling with a sauce that gives the food a glossy coating.