Botan Shrimp · 牡丹海老 (ぼたんえび)

Named after the peony flower for its beauty. Plump, sweet, and buttery with a creamy texture.

Botan ebi can live up to 12 years in the wild, growing slowly in deep, cold waters.

Category: ebikani · Season: autumn (peak Sep, Oct, Nov) · Origin: Hokkaido, British Columbia

Preparations

Nigiri 握り · Sashimi 刺身 · Temaki 手卷

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