rock shrimp

noun

: any of several hard-shelled warm-water shrimp (genus Sicyonia, especially S. brevirostris) that are harvested chiefly in the Gulf of Mexico and widely sold as food

Examples of rock shrimp in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The restaurant menu features several dishes invented by Nobu and often copied elsewhere, like the rock shrimp tempura ($32), yellowtail jalapeño ($32) and black cod with miso ($48). —

Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 3 Sep. 2024 Choose from a starter lineup that includes chicken tikka with mint and cilantro chutney; rock shrimp koliwada with curry leaves and seasonal farm lettuce; or Kandhari pork ribs with pomegranate glaze and pineapple chutney. —

Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 18 June 2024 The collaboration between Japanese chef Nobu Matsuhisa and Sensei co-founder Dr. David Agus marries classic Nobu flavors with local ingredients, and doesn’t skimp on fan favorites like the black cod miso and the rock shrimp tempura. —

Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 May 2023 Where to watch, eat & drink during Super Bowl 2013… Area 31 is showing the game inside & outside and pairing it with $5 well cocktails, wine and Prosecco and $6 bar bites like rock shrimp ceviche, fish fry (calamari, rock shrimp, white fish), and chorizo potato croquettas. —

Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rock shrimp

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