芝しば海老えび

noun

shiba shrimp; Metapenaeus joyneri

A species of shrimp native to East Asia, commonly used in Japanese cuisine, especially for tempura and sushi.

• 芝しば海老えびは天てんぷらにすると甘あまみが引ひき立たつ。

  Shiba shrimp become sweet and flavorful when made into tempura.

• この辺あたりの海うみでは、春はるになると芝しば海老えびがよく獲とれる。

  In the sea around here, shiba shrimp are often caught in spring.