Japanese Lobster Style? Ama Ebi (Sweet Shrimp) Miso Soup

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   This is a pack of sashimi-ready sweet shrimp.

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   Turn the shrimp out into a sieve and wash well under running water and drain.

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   Throw the heads into a pot.

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   Peel the bodies and eat as sashimi, in salads, or however you like.

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   Put the dashi in a pot and bring to a boil.

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   Skim off any scum that rises to the surface.

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   After simmering the dashi for a while, add shrimp heads.

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   Tap them with the back of a ladle and extract the umami (avoid crushing a few of the shrimp heads, which will be used to decorate the soup when you serve it).

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   Dissolve miso to finish.

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    Serve in bowls.

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    Garnish with plenty of chopped scallions and enjoy!

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    I used the shrimp bodies in a salad.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.