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Intimidating as it is in it's natural habitat, it is actually a delicacy in Japanese sushi cuisine. It is lightly cooked and then de-clawed, and de-shelled. For anyone that's had Mantis shrimp not served as sushi, you'll know just how tough they are.

Mantis shrimp are natural predators and are built to withstand quite a beating. As such, their shells are extremely tough and don't peel off like the kind you'll find on regular prawns. In-fact, scissors are often needed. Furthermore, their claws which are responsible for the searing and slicing of their prey are extremely tough as well.