langostino
Small lobster relative
Langostino is a small, lobster-like crustacean, or the meat from one.
The term covers several related species—squat lobsters, certain prawns, and crayfish—depending on region.
The meat resembles lobster in taste and texture but comes from smaller, less expensive creatures.
Restaurants sometimes market langostino as "lobster," which has sparked labeling controversies: The chain was accused of misleading customers by calling its langostino dish "lobster bisque".
Small freshwater lobster relative
- crayfishFreshwater pinching crustacean
- scampiGarlic-butter shellfish dish
- prawnEdible marine decapod
- shrimpSmall edible crustacean
crab · mantis shrimp · blue crab · king crab · snow crab
Garlic-butter shellfish dish
- cevicheCitrus-cured raw seafood dish
- paellaSaffron rice with shellfish
- bouillabaisseMarseille fish and shellfish stew
- cioppinoItalian-American seafood stew
thermidor · garlic butter · grilled · sautéed · marinated · skewered · tempura · chowder
crawfish
Small freshwater lobster relative
shrimp · crab · mantis shrimp · blue crab · king crab · snow crab
scampi
Garlic-butter shellfish dish
- cevicheCitrus-cured raw seafood dish
- paellaSaffron rice with shellfish
- bouillabaisseMarseille fish and shellfish stew
cioppino · thermidor · garlic butter · grilled · sautéed · marinated · skewered · tempura · chowder · risotto
decapod
Ten-appendaged arthropod or cephalopod
- exoskeletonExternal skeletal structure
- carapaceProtective dorsal exoskeleton
- antennaeSensory appendages on insects
chitin · gills · molting · arthropod · invertebrate · aquatic · marine · segmented · claws · tail
delicacy
Refined sensitivity or rarity
delicate · flavorful · buttery · briny · fine dining · luxury · indulgence · elegant · refined · upscale
langostinoMaine lobster
North Atlantic shellfish delicacy
American lobster · king crab · spiny lobster · rock lobster · genuine article