bay shrimp

Bay shrimp are small shrimp harvested from bays and estuaries, typically referring to species found along the Pacific coast of North America.

They're sold cooked and peeled, often appearing in salads, seafood cocktails, and sandwich fillings: a bay shrimp louie, bay shrimp on sourdough.

The term sometimes applies more loosely to any small, cold-water shrimp.