sweet shrimp
Raw prawn delicacy
Sweet shrimp is a variety of shrimp prized in Japanese cuisine for its delicate, naturally sweet flavor.
Served raw as sushi or sashimi, it's known in Japanese as *amaebi*.
The shrimp are typically small and tender, often presented with their fried heads alongside as a crispy garnish: The omakase included two pieces of sweet shrimp.
- nigiriHand-formed rice with topping
- shellfishAquatic creatures with exoskeletons
- crustaceanAquatic arthropod with exoskeleton
- Japanese cuisineFood from Tokyo's homeland
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Heat-seared small shellfish
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