prawn
Larger than shrimp
A prawn is a shellfish similar to a shrimp, with a slender body, long antennae, and edible flesh.
The distinction between prawns and shrimp is loose—British English favors prawn for larger specimens, American English uses shrimp more broadly.
Grilled prawns with garlic butter.
In Australian slang, to throw a prawn on the barbie is quintessential outdoor cooking.
Small edible crustacean
- lobsterLarge marine shellfish
- scallopFan-shaped edible shellfish
- oysterPearl-bearing edible mollusk
- clamSand-dwelling hinged shellfish
mussel · calamari · crab · langoustine · scampi · crawfish · abalone · whelk
Small edible crustacean
- lobsterLarge marine shellfish
- crabPincer-bearing shellfish
- crayfishFreshwater pinching crustacean
- langoustineSmall clawed crustacean
decapod · carapace · exoskeleton · antennae · molting · gills · chitin · arthropod
Japanese battered fried food
- scampiGarlic-butter shellfish dish
- cocktailMixed alcoholic beverage
- curryAromatic South Asian dish
- paellaSaffron rice with shellfish
gumbo · jambalaya · stir-fry · tandoori · garlic butter · grilled · sautéed · barbecue
Hard outer covering
- carapaceProtective dorsal exoskeleton
- exoskeletonExternal skeletal structure
- tailRear animal appendage
- headUppermost body part
legs · antennae · vein · roe · meat · muscle · chitin · segment
Connoisseur of fine cuisine
- succulentMoist and flavorful
- delicacyRefined sensitivity or rarity
- flavorfulHaving strong taste
- savorEnjoy with full attention
mouthwatering · delectable · sweet · briny · tender · plump · juicy · fresh
Net-dragging fishing boat
- netFinal amount remaining
- catchSeize or snag
- bycatchNon-target species caught accidentally
- aquacultureFarming underwater organisms
harvest · sustainable · overfishing · fisherman · boat · marine · regulations · quota
shrimp
Small edible crustacean
clam · mussel · calamari · crab · langoustine · scampi · crawfish · abalone · whelk · conch
shrimp
Small edible crustacean
langoustine · decapod · carapace · exoskeleton · antennae · molting · gills · chitin · arthropod · invertebrate
tempura
Japanese battered fried food
paella · gumbo · jambalaya · stir-fry · tandoori · garlic butter · grilled · sautéed · barbecue · skewers
shell
Hard outer covering
- carapaceProtective dorsal exoskeleton
- exoskeletonExternal skeletal structure
- tailRear animal appendage
head · legs · antennae · vein · roe · meat · muscle · chitin · segment · eye
gourmet
Connoisseur of fine cuisine
savor · mouthwatering · delectable · sweet · briny · tender · plump · juicy · fresh · luxurious
trawler
Net-dragging fishing boat
aquaculture · harvest · sustainable · overfishing · fisherman · boat · marine · regulations · quota · farm
- prawn crackersPuffy fried seafood snacks
- prawn toastFried bread with minced shrimp
- king prawnsLarge marine crustaceans eaten
- garlic prawnsShrimp cooked with allium
- prawn cocktailSeafood appetizer with sauce
- tiger prawnsLarge striped marine crustaceans