To keep things easy, purchase fresh shrimp already peeled and deveined. Look for firm-fleshed shrimp with a fresh saltwater scent; avoid shrimp that are soft, slimy, or smell especially fishy.
Here, the ingredients are cooked with sakura ebi - tiny pink shrimp that can be eaten fresh, but which are more commonly available dried. Light and delicate, these dried shrimp are very different ...
Perfectly cooked and chilled shrimp neatly arranged on a platter is inviting. It's also a party-pleaser and staple on the holiday appetizer table. But too often, those nice-looking shrimp are ...