What's the difference between a prawn and a shrimp?

While there are many foods that go by different names in the U.S. than in the rest of the English speaking world, no linguistic dichotomy gets more attention than shrimp vs. prawns. You may have heard that shrimp and prawns are actually the same animal, just in different sizes, but this isn't remotely true. read more

While different varieties of shrimp and prawns vary in taste and texture, those differences do not divide along "shrimp" and "prawn" lines. In short, while shrimp and prawns are not the same, they are interchangeable in the kitchen. read more

Here are the key differences between the two delicious crustaceans. Shrimp and prawns are two distinctly different animals. Both shrimp and prawns are Decapod crustaceans, meaning they both have ten legs and possess external skeletons. read more

White leg shrimp, Atlantic white shrimp, Pink, Dotted and Brown shrimp. Video explaining the differences In this video, Dr. Greg Jenson from the University of Washington says there's really no difference between prawn and shrimp in the U.S. read more