A prawn is a small crustacean, similar to a shrimp or crawfish. It has a long, narrow body and two pairs of antennae. Prawns are commonly used as food in many cuisines around the world.
Usage examples
I bought fresh prawns from the market to make a delicious prawn curry.
For starters, we can serve prawn skewers marinated in garlic and lemon.
The seafood restaurant offered a mouthwatering prawn cocktail as an appetizer.
The chef prepared a spicy prawn stir-fry with vegetables and served it over steamed rice.
We enjoyed a seafood feast that included grilled prawns, lobster, and crab legs.
The traditional Brazilian dish called "moqueca" features prawns cooked in a rich coconut milk broth.
The paella was loaded with various seafood, including succulent prawns and mussels.
I love adding prawns to my pasta dishes, such as linguine with garlic, olive oil, and prawns.
The sushi bar had a special roll called "spicy prawn tempura roll" with a crispy fried prawn inside.
The restaurant's signature dish was the prawn bisque, a creamy and flavorful soup.
Specialising in seafood, the popular choices include deep - fried king prawns with tamarind sauce and fried New Zealand mussels with Thai herbs, both of which are priced according to weight. (kosamui.com)