Japanese Spiny Lobster (Ise-ebi) 新鮮日本伊勢海老

イセエビ

One of the most precious gifts of the sea, the Ise ebi is named after the Ise Bay, where it is caught in huge quantities. The peak season for this crustacean is from October to January, when its almost-transparent meat is especially firm and sweet, and dishes starring this luxurious seafood can be found on the menus of upmarket restaurants. At its freshest, it is served as sashimi, but is also delicious steamed in sake or grilled teppanyaki-style before your eyes. Often, it is served with its ornamental, bright-red shell, making for a truly Instagram-worthy snap.

「伊勢海老」是日本海鮮中的高級食品之一。相信有不少人以為伊勢海老即是一般龍蝦，但其實大不同！龍蝦味道較為清淡，但伊勢龍蝦鮮味濃厚，就算不是老饜也能分辨箇中分別！三重縣南部的伊勢地區是主要產區，它在關東以南太平洋沿岸的珊瑚礁一帶生長。它被認為是一種吉祥食品，通常用於宴會菜餚中。伊勢海老口感嫩滑、但鮮味濃郁，無論生吃還是熟食也是同樣美味，所以形形色色的料理也能活用。