Hotaru Ika ホタルイカ (Firefly Squid) dry goods Spanish Scampi (nephrops norvegicus)

Spanish Scampi (nephrops norvegicus)

These crabs are steamed

open-ended gift for anyone with a strong culinary curiosity

fertile ground for a huge variety of marine flora and fauna

Hotaru Ika ホタルイカ (Firefly Squid) dry goods Spanish Scampi (nephrops norvegicus)Firefly Squid (Hotaru Ika) get their name for the vibrant blue glow they brandish during spawning season. This enchanting sight in the sea heralds springtime in Japan, when these tiny little squid will adorn high end menus for the season. Typically just two or three inches long, Hotaru Ika are often eaten raw, but are also delicious when marinated and grilled. Their taste is bold and briney, but not too fishy, most commonly compared to rich, fatty