Sweet Shrimp · 甘海老 (あまえび)

Raw sweet shrimp — silky, creamy, and intensely sweet. A luxurious melt-in-your-mouth experience.

The heads are often deep-fried and served alongside — crispy, briny, and utterly addictive.

Category: ebikani · Season: winter (peak Dec, Jan, Feb) · Origin: Hokkaido, Canada, Greenland

Preparations

Nigiri 握り · Sashimi 刺身 · Temaki 手卷

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