Mantis Shrimp · 蝦蛄 (しゃこ)

A boiled Edo-mae oddball with a flavor between shrimp and crab. In early summer the females carry katsubushi — a rich band of roe that devotees hunt.

A live shako punches with the acceleration of a bullet — fishmongers handle them with thick gloves and genuine respect.

Category: ebikani · Season: spring (peak May, Jun) · Origin: Tokyo Bay, Japan

Preparations

Nigiri 握り