The difference between Arctic sweet shrimp and sweet shrimp

The difference between Arctic sweet shrimp and sweet shrimp

Sweet Shrimp

Chinese name: sweet shrimp, English name: AMAEBI (SWEET SHRIMP) Because of its soft texture and sweet taste, it is also called sweet shrimp. It is mainly produced near the Sea of ​​Japan and is regarded as a specialty in the Hokuriku region. In northeastern Japan and Hokkaido, northern red shrimp has been used as sushi since ancient times. The freshness can be distinguished by the color of the tail and the elasticity of the meat. Northern red shrimp is a very important ingredient in sushi.

Sashimi

[Japanese Food] Sweet shrimp is one of the specialties of Hokkaido, and sweet shrimp sashimi is a Hokkaido delicacy that you cannot miss. The widely loved Hokkaido sweet shrimp has a sweet taste, and the sweet shrimp sashimi has a sticky texture. If you want to experience the unique texture, you can only eat fresh sweet shrimp sashimi.

Hokkaido extra-large sweet shrimp are only found in the waters near Hokkaido, and the shrimps on them are the most precious.

Shrimp roe contains the salty and fresh taste of sea water, and eating it with the shrimp body can highlight its deliciousness. Even in Japan, only high-end sushi restaurants can enjoy the taste of eating shrimp roe and the shrimp body together.

Arctic sweet shrimp

"Pandalus borealis, also known as Arctic shrimp, is named because it is produced in the waters near the Arctic and has a light sweet taste. Arctic shrimp is caught in the North Atlantic and frozen at sea to ensure freshness. Currently, the most influential production area in China and Japan is the North Atlantic, especially Icelandic aquatic products, which are Arctic shrimp caught in the waters near the Arctic. Raw Arctic shrimp is a superior ingredient for Japanese sushi. The red shell is dotted with two black eyeballs, which is particularly tempting.

The cooked Arctic shrimp is pink in color, firm in texture and has a unique sweet taste, so it is also called Arctic sweet shrimp in China. Since Arctic shrimp is already cooked, Chinese consumers can easily defrost and eat it. It can also be used as an ingredient in many delicious home-cooked dishes or restaurant dishes. These slightly sweet Arctic shrimps have an attractive red shell and look very beautiful.