shiba shrimp; Metapenaeus joyneri
A species of shrimp native to East Asia, commonly used in Japanese cuisine, especially for tempura and sushi.
Shiba shrimp become sweet and flavorful when made into tempura.
In the sea around here, shiba shrimp are often caught in spring.
Standard kanji spelling for this shrimp species.
Katakana spelling, often used in biological or culinary contexts.
Mixed kanji-katakana spelling, common in menus and casual contexts.
Mixed kanji-hiragana spelling, sometimes seen in informal writing.
Rare kanji form using 蝦 instead of 海老; it is rarely used.
The shrimp is traditionally said to have been named for Shiba on Edo Bay, around which it was formerly caught in abundance.