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Sashimi is a dish of raw meat prepared from various fresh and delicious seafood, representing a delightful aspect of Japanese culinary culture. It is commonly served as an appetizer and can also be enjoyed as a main course with rice and soup. There are numerous types of sashimi such as salmon sashimi, octopus sashimi, and notably, shrimp sashimi and lobster sashimi.
This article will guide you on how to make simple homemade shrimp sashimi with familiar ingredients.
Fresh and delicious ingredients for making shrimp sashimi.
1 kg of fresh tiger prawns
1 kg of fresh limes, 3 chili peppers
1 can of tamarind paste
5 sprigs of green onions
1 small bowl of soy sauce
Ingredients for delicious fresh shrimp sashimi
How to make delicious fresh shrimp sashimi
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients for delicious fresh shrimp sashimi
- After purchasing tiger prawns, remove the whiskers and heads. Then, peel off the shells and cut the back of the prawns in half to remove the black vein.
- It is important not to separate the back of the prawns. Rinse them thoroughly with water and place them in a large bowl or sealed plastic container. Keep them in the refrigerator for 10 - 15 minutes to firm up.
Prepare the ingredients for making delicious fresh shrimp sashimi
Step 2: Prepare tamarind dipping sauce for the shrimp
- Prepare a clean bowl and add soy sauce, tamarind paste, and a dash of pepper. Stir well to blend the flavors together.
Prepare the tamarind dipping sauce
- Prepare another bowl of lime juice to dip the shrimp in, allowing them to firm up before dipping them in the tamarind sauce.
Step 3: Present and indulge in tiger prawn sashimi
Present and enjoy tiger prawn sashimi
- Prepare a deep large plate, optionally placing some ice cubes underneath covered with a layer of silver paper to keep the shrimp colder and tastier. Then, arrange the shrimp neatly on the plate, add a dipping bowl in the middle and a bowl of lime juice on the side, garnish with some green onions, and enjoy.
The finished dish of tiger prawn sashimi
The finished dish of tiger prawn sashimi
Shrimp sashimi offers a much more palatable taste compared to other sashimi varieties. The tender, sweet, and firm texture of shrimp meat, coupled with the natural sweetness of each shrimp, dipped in a spicy sauce, creates a dish truly worth savoring.
