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
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Diners can expect elevated coastal cuisine, including rock shrimp and lobster rolls, cold-water oysters and jalapeño cornbread waffles, served with white cheddar pimento cheese and pepper jelly.
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Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
Know The Different Types Of Shrimp Like apples, there are hundreds of different types of shrimp, but the most common varieties in the store are brown shrimp, white shrimp, pink shrimp, tiger shrimp, and rock shrimp.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2025
Legacy favorites like baked crab hand rolls, miso cod, and rock shrimp remain, while new arrivals such as toro tartare, A5 wagyu tataki, and king crab motoyaki push the menu forward.
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Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
And poached rock shrimp arrives with crisp sticks of jicama and a playful toss of corn nuts.
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Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Feb. 2025
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Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
Know The Different Types Of Shrimp Like apples, there are hundreds of different types of shrimp, but the most common varieties in the store are brown shrimp, white shrimp, pink shrimp, tiger shrimp, and rock shrimp.
—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2025
Legacy favorites like baked crab hand rolls, miso cod, and rock shrimp remain, while new arrivals such as toro tartare, A5 wagyu tataki, and king crab motoyaki push the menu forward.
—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
And poached rock shrimp arrives with crisp sticks of jicama and a playful toss of corn nuts.
—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Rock shrimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock%20shrimp. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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