noun
boiled shrimp; boiled prawn; boiled lobster
Refers to shrimp, prawn, or lobster that has been boiled, often served whole. Sometimes used as a decorative element for New Year's celebrations, symbolizing longevity.
おせち料理に茹で海老が入っている。
Boiled shrimp is included in the New Year's dishes.
茹でエビはサラダにぴったりだ。
Boiled shrimp is perfect for salads.
Common variant with エビ in katakana; often seen in menus and recipes.
Compound of 茹で (yude, 'boiling') + 海老 (ebi, 'shrimp/prawn/lobster').