Shrimp

Crevette

What it is

Greeks grilled them over coals twenty-five centuries ago and argued about it in comedies. The cook’s secret has not changed since: the sweetness is in the shell — every discarded head is a spoonful of bisque thrown away.

In the kitchen

They cook in the time it takes to regret walking away — two minutes, until just pink and curled into a loose C. A tight O means overdone.

Goes with

Garlic Chili pepper Lemon Coconut milk Cilantro / Coriander Saffron

Same species

Dried shrimp

Also used with

Aonori Star fruit Carolina Gold rice Domyojiko Dong cai Filé powder

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