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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And poached rock shrimp arrives with crisp sticks of jicama and a playful toss of corn nuts. — Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Feb. 2025 The seafood pancake, thin with crispy edges, is generously covered with plump rock shrimp. — Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Aug. 2019 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 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. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rock shrimp

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rock shrimp was in 1973

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