king prawn
Large edible crustacean
A king prawn is a large shrimp, especially varieties from Australian and Asian waters prized for their size and flavor.
The term is more common in British, Australian, and Asian English than American, where *jumbo shrimp* or *large shrimp* typically serves the same purpose: king prawns in garlic butter, grilled king prawns on skewers.
Small edible crustacean
- crustaceanAquatic arthropod with exoskeleton
- shellfishAquatic creatures with exoskeletons
- lobsterLarge marine shellfish
- langoustineSmall clawed crustacean
scampi · crayfish · crab · mussel · oyster · clam · squid · octopus
Cooked on metal bars
- sautéedCooked quickly in fat
- friedCooked in hot fat
- barbecuedCooked over open flame
- poachedIllegally hunted or taken
steamed · tempura · skewer · garlic butter · lemon · marinade · batter · wok
Unusually large specimen
- giantBeing of huge size
- colossalExtremely large in scale
- plumpAgreeably fat, well-filled
- meatyRich in content
substantial · hefty · oversized · large · whopper · succulent · firm · tender
Refined sensitivity or rarity
- indulgenceYielding to desire
- appetizerLight dish preceding main
- entréePrincipal dinner course
- fine diningElegant restaurant experience
chef · platter · presentation · elegant · sophisticated · upscale · expensive · premium
shrimp
Small edible crustacean
- crustaceanAquatic arthropod with exoskeleton
- shellfishAquatic creatures with exoskeletons
- lobsterLarge marine shellfish
langoustine · scampi · crayfish · crab · mussel · oyster · clam · squid · octopus · aquaculture
grilled
Cooked on metal bars
poached · steamed · tempura · skewer · garlic butter · lemon · marinade · batter · wok · sizzle
jumbo
Unusually large specimen
meaty · substantial · hefty · oversized · large · whopper · succulent · firm · tender · thick
delicacy
Refined sensitivity or rarity
- indulgenceYielding to desire
- appetizerLight dish preceding main
- entréePrincipal dinner course
fine dining · chef · platter · presentation · elegant · sophisticated · upscale · expensive · premium · special occasion