Grass shrimp

Grass shrimp

　　Characteristics of grass shrimp: Among the types of shrimp used in Chaoshan cuisine, grass shrimp can be considered the most commonly used. Grass shrimp are farmed by fishermen in brackish water areas, mainly produced along the coasts of Jianzhou in Raoping and Nan'ao. Their growing season is between the 4th and 10th lunar months each year. After October, the weather becomes too cold for the shrimp to grow.

Grass shrimp are green in color. Compared to nine-section shrimp and sand shrimp, grass shrimp have a poorer texture, are coarser, and have less sweetness. However, they are of moderate size and relatively lower in price. In Chaoshan cuisine, they are often used for making sashimi, shrimp paste, salt-baked dishes, or steamed with minced garlic.