northern shrimp; sweet shrimp; northern pink prawn
A species of cold-water shrimp (Pandalus borealis) known for its sweet taste. Often called 甘えび (amaebi) in sushi contexts, but ホッコクアカエビ is the formal Japanese name.
See also: 甘えび (あまえび)
Hokkoku-akaebi is used as 'sweet shrimp' for sushi toppings.
In Hokkaido, northern shrimp are often caught.