Odori ebi

Odori ebi (踊り海老/躍り海老^?, "dancing shrimp") is a sushi delicacy of Japan, and a form of sashimi. The sushi contains baby shrimp (Pandalus borealis or Marsupenaeus japonicus) that are still alive and able to move its legs and antenna while being eaten. The meal is prepared quickly to keep the shrimp alive, and when it is eaten the shrimp are usually dunked into sake so as to intoxicate the shrimp, then into a special dipping sauce, and finally quickly chewed to kill it.

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• odori ebi japanese living shrimp snack
• A sushi delicacy called odori ebi or dancing shrimp
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The shrimp can be served either whole or shelled with the head removed; the head and shell are sometimes quickly deep fried and served on the side.

Consuming uncooked shellfish may be a serious health hazard due to the risk of paragonimiasis.