Why is tempura shrimp longer than other shrimps?

The shrimp are “stretched shrimp”. The muscles on the underside of the shrimp are cut with small scissors. This allows the shrimp to strecth out straight and longer. This technique is used for ebi shrimp and tempura shrimp to name a couple. read more

The shrimp are “stretched shrimp”. The muscles on the underside of the shrimp are cut with small scissors. This allows the shrimp to strecth out straight and longer. read more

Since shrimp are smaller in size, they get cooked slightly quicker than prawns. Sautéing shrimp for longer might make it rubbery and closer to dry fish. Other than that, they taste very similar to prawns. Types: Indian prawn, Giant river prawn, Tiger prawn: White leg shrimp, Atlantic white shrimp, Pink, Dotted and Brown shrimp. read more