Shrimp · 海老 (えび)

Sweet, snappy, and beloved. Boiled ebi is a sushi staple; raw amaebi offers a different, creamy experience.

Sushi ebi is boiled on a skewer to keep it straight, then butterflied — pull the skewer too soon and the shrimp curls shut for good.

Category: ebikani · Season: winter (peak Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb) · Origin: Japan, Southeast Asia, Gulf of Mexico

Preparations

Nigiri 握り · Sashimi 刺身 · Tempura 天ぷら · Temaki 手卷