black tiger prawn; giant tiger prawn
Refers specifically to the large shrimp species Penaeus monodon, known in Japanese cuisine as 牛海老 (うしえび).
See also: ウシエビ
The black tiger prawns at this shop are large and fresh.
Black tiger prawns are often used in chili shrimp.
Variant with interpunct; less common but still seen.
Loanword from English 'black tiger' (prawn).