Shako/Mantis shrimp

Season: Summer

The coast of Hokkaido to Kyushu.

The shell is hard and does not peel in a raw state.
Even if it is boiled, it is difficult to peel it with bare hands, and scissors etc. are necessary.
The body is a little soft as a tips, and there is a very rich crustacean taste.
The ovaries are heated and have a strong taste.

Simmer (soy sauce, salt boiled), deep-fried (fried chicken)