prawn vs shrimp
Definitions
verb
- fish for prawns
noun
- shrimp-like decapod crustacean having two pairs of pincers; most are edible
- any of various edible decapod crustaceans
Examples
Thinking back to his sarky statement about Manchester United and the prawn sandwiches, I think there is a great deal in that.
Pile each croute with the prawn mixture and serve at once.
Serves 2-4, depending on hunger4 raw, unshelled tiger prawns90ml olive oil3 cloves garlic, finely chopped500ml good-quality fish stock150g sustainable monkfish, cut into chunks1 onion, finely diced1 tsp smoked paprika200g chopped tomatoes50ml dry white winePinch of saffron soaked in 1 tbsp hot water200g Calasparra or other short-grain rice150g baby squid, cut into rings150g broad beans150g mussels, scrubbedHandful of flat-leaf parsley to garnish½ lemon, cut into wedges 1. Shell the prawns and put the flesh aside.
Definitions
verb
- fish for shrimp
noun
- small slender-bodied chiefly marine decapod crustaceans with a long tail and single pair of pincers; many species are edible
- any of various edible decapod crustaceans
- disparaging terms for small people
Examples
The adults' menu may feature grilled shrimp, charbroiled chicken, sautéed vegetables, and salads galore.
Shrimp, crab, and a variety of fish are harvested from the ocean.
Each eye can move independently and can focus on object with three different areas, giving the mantis shrimp "trinocular vision".
