Odori Ebi (踊り海老 / 躍り海老 odori ebi /lit. "dancing shrimp") is a delicacy of Sashimi. It is translated as living or dancing shrimp. The sushi contains baby shrimp (Pandalus borealis) still alive and able to still move its legs and antenna while being eaten. The meal is prepared quickly to keep the shrimp still alive, usually dunked into sake in order to intoxicate the shrimp. The person eating the shrimp would usually dip the live shrimp into a special dipping sauce and quickly chew on the animal to kill it.
The head and shell are sometimes quickly deep-fried and served on the side.
Kuruma shrimp are often used.
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