富山県·特産品
White Shrimp (Shiro-ebi)
The melt-in-your-mouth sweet flesh dissolves beautifully on the tongue. With its translucent, pale pink appearance immediately after being caught, white shrimp are known as the "Jewel of Toyama Bay." Measuring only 5 to 8 centimeters in length, they swarm in the deep submarine canyons of Toyama Bay; this bay is believed to be the only place in the country where they can be caught in large enough quantities for commercial fishing. Because they have a short lifespan of only 2 to 3 years and produce few eggs, they are an even more precious existence. Part of their charm lies in their ephemeral nature—their color shifts to a milky white by the time the boats return to port. Try them raw as sashimi or sushi, or enjoy them deep-fried for a fragrant crunch. Please savor the concentrated, intense umami captured within each tiny shrimp.
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