How to Use prawn in a Sentence

prawn

noun
  • But shrimp and prawns are not one and the same.
    — Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Add the clams, prawns and mussels.
    — Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Remove the prawns and add them to the platter of fish.
    — Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Shoulder pads and prawn cocktails are back.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Keeping their heads on ensures the prawns don’t dry out when they’re cooked.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Take your pick of lobster, prawns, or crab, grab a cold one, and enjoy.
    — Bridget Hallinan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Dec. 2018
  • Equally delicious, sub in prawns in a pinch for shrimp.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Or any of the specials really – prime rib, steak and prawns, and more.
    — Jevensen, oregonlive, 21 Mar. 2023
  • At the end of each day, get intimate with juicy red prawns that were caught that morning.
    — The Editors Of Gq, GQ, 28 June 2018
  • Guests can expect plates of fresh sourdough bread, prawns, and platters of flaky skate wing.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
  • The day’s catch can include sea urchin, rock crab and spot prawns, plus a variety of whole fish.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2019
  • Kai see hor fun is also a kway teow soup, but the difference is in the prawns.
    — Emily Ding, CNN, 21 May 2017
  • It’s known for serving plates heaped with seafood, including clams, squid, tiger prawns, and more.
    — Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Tiger prawns are not only tasty but super-quick to cook too – they can be done in less than five minutes.
    — Esra Gurkan, CNN, 5 Mar. 2023
  • Each day of the experiment, the prawn and shrimp feeding spots moved around.
    — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 17 Aug. 2021
  • The green papaya salad with prawn, mint and peanuts is crisp and refreshing.
    — Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 12 Nov. 2021
  • For a complex yet fruity experience, try it with prawn tacos.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2021
  • The prawns are doused in a deep orange saffron bisque made with roasted prawn shells and butter.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2023
  • Cook the prawns only until opaque, about 2 minutes.
    — Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
  • People who eat freshwater crab, prawns, frogs, snails and slugs are at greatest risk.
    — Susanne Rust follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • In terms of size, prawns are usually larger than shrimp, but some species of shrimp can be bigger.
    — Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Local red prawns, langoustines, olives, figs and plums also frequent his menu.
    — Raphael Kadushin, WSJ, 25 July 2017
  • Though this recipe calls for prawns, it can easily be made with chicken, lamb, or other types of seafood.
    — Tanner Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2020
  • Leave a Note Don't go anywhere else for prawns in coconut curry.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2017
  • The event, held at a steak house, had an open buffet with oysters, king prawns, ceviche, and other treats.
    — Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 14 Dec. 2025
  • Think crispy prawn toast on Chinese donuts and sugarcane beef wrapped in betel leaves.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Nigerian tiger prawns Sunday, @bunkes_foodplatter says, is for stew.
    — Esra Gurkan, CNN, 5 Mar. 2023
  • Staples include prawn pastelillos and salt cod fritters.
    — Ben Olsen, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Feb. 2026
  • However, some shrimp can be bigger than prawns depending on the species.
    — Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Adding decadent dishes like beef Wellington and prawn cocktail isn't just a step back in time.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026

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