At certain times of the year, the settlers fish abundant and flavorful shrimps in the Huarmey River.

It's popular with a surprising number of regulars, as is Ichiban's tempura, which isn't greasy and features flavorful shrimp and seasonal vegetables.

Mr. Flay has kept only one dish from bygone years, a corn tamale stuffed with corn and firm, flavorful shrimp, in a roasted garlic sauce.

Huge, almost fearsome-looking grilled shrimp, flavorful but a little tough, are simply grilled with rosemary, then doused with a warm prosciutto vinaigrette.

The syrupy reduction of balsamic vinegar rimming the plate, however, is wonderful, and perfect for smearing over the five flavorful and flawlessly grilled shrimp.

Tod man kung, tender, flavorful deep-fried shrimp, came with a slightly tart plum sauce.

Top dishes include jhinga jaltoori, small, flavorful shrimp in a sauce of tomatoes and onions flavored with mustard and fresh curry leaves.

Undaunted, I drove back up a month later, lured by uncharacteristic altruism and the memory of the intensely flavorful shrimp.

Again we began with shrimp dumplings, this time, wonderful: the shrimp fresh and flavorful, the wrapper tender.

The once-in-a-lifetime Kobe beef was certainly tender, but we found the regular filet mignon, paired with four tasty shrimp, much more flavorful.