ホッコクアカエビ

noun

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)

• ホッコクアカエビは甘あまえびとして寿す司しネタに使つかわれる。

  Hokkoku-akaebi is used as 'sweet shrimp' for sushi toppings.

• 北ほっ海かい道どうではホッコクアカエビがよく獲とれる。

  In Hokkaido, northern shrimp are often caught.