king prawns
Large edible crustaceans
King prawns are large prawns, typically from warm waters, prized for their firm texture and sweet flavor.
The term appears mainly in British and Australian English; Americans would more likely say jumbo shrimp.
They're common in seafood markets and restaurant menus: king prawns in garlic butter, grilled king prawns with lemon.
Small edible crustacean
- scampiGarlic-butter shellfish dish
- langoustineSmall clawed crustacean
- shellfishAquatic creatures with exoskeletons
- lobsterLarge marine shellfish
crab · gambas · camarones · crustaceans · surf and turf
Saffron rice with shellfish
- scampiGarlic-butter shellfish dish
- tempuraJapanese battered fried food
- pad thaiSoutheast Asian stir-fried noodles
- gumboSpiced Louisiana stew
étouffée · curry · tom yum · biryani · stir-fry · linguine · risotto
Slow-cook over coals
- skewersPointed rods for cooking
- charredBurned until black
- marinadeSeasoned steeping liquid
- smokyFilled with combustion haze
grill marks · glaze · basting · seared · garlic butter · lemon · satay · yakitori
Aquatic arthropod with exoskeleton
- exoskeletonExternal skeletal structure
- antennaeSensory appendages on insects
- carapaceProtective dorsal exoskeleton
- cephalothoraxFused cranial-trunk section
abdomen · tail · shell · legs · head · eyes · vein · deveined
Connoisseur of fine cuisine
- delicacyRefined sensitivity or rarity
- fine diningElegant restaurant experience
- haute cuisineElevated culinary artistry
- epicureanConnoisseur of sensual pleasures
sumptuous · extravagance · indulgence · expensive · prestige · banquet · celebration · special occasion
Unusually large specimen
- colossalExtremely large in scale
- extra-largeLarger than large
- oversizedExceeding typical dimensions
- heftyConsiderable in weight
massive · plump · meaty · substantial · impressive · head-on · whole
shrimp
Small edible crustacean
- scampiGarlic-butter shellfish dish
- langoustineSmall clawed crustacean
- shellfishAquatic creatures with exoskeletons
lobster · crab · gambas · camarones · crustaceans · surf and turf
paella
Saffron rice with shellfish
- scampiGarlic-butter shellfish dish
- tempuraJapanese battered fried food
- pad thaiSoutheast Asian stir-fried noodles
gumbo · étouffée · curry · tom yum · biryani · stir-fry · linguine · risotto
barbecue
Slow-cook over coals
smoky · grill marks · glaze · basting · seared · garlic butter · lemon · satay · yakitori · tandoori
crustacean
Aquatic arthropod with exoskeleton
- exoskeletonExternal skeletal structure
- antennaeSensory appendages on insects
- carapaceProtective dorsal exoskeleton
cephalothorax · abdomen · tail · shell · legs · head · eyes · vein · deveined · roe
gourmet
Connoisseur of fine cuisine
- delicacyRefined sensitivity or rarity
- fine diningElegant restaurant experience
- haute cuisineElevated culinary artistry
epicurean · sumptuous · extravagance · indulgence · expensive · prestige · banquet · celebration · special occasion · restaurant
jumbo
Unusually large specimen
- colossalExtremely large in scale
- extra-largeLarger than large
- oversizedExceeding typical dimensions
hefty · massive · plump · meaty · substantial · impressive · head-on · whole
- Australasian Seafoodbarramundi, flathead, snapper, whiting, mud crab