How to Use rock shrimp in a Sentence

rock shrimp

noun
  • Anything fried is good, and the steamed rock shrimp are great.
    — Coastal Living, Southern Living, 15 June 2023
  • Among the mains are rock shrimp gnocchi and entree-sized fish dishes.
    — Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 28 Feb. 2024
  • On the hot side, the chef said first-time diners shouldn't skip the black cod with miso and rock shrimp tempura.
    — Lauren Saria, azcentral, 6 Mar. 2020
  • The seafood pancake, thin with crispy edges, is generously covered with plump rock shrimp.
    — Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Aug. 2019
  • The rock shrimp appetizer and pan-seared salmon on the outdoor patio provided the perfect way to wind down a day.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes, 17 June 2022
  • One of the restaurant’s specialties is rock shrimp, which is sourced from the waterways near Titusville.
    — Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Appetizers include spring rolls, bao buns, rock shrimp tempura and lettuce wraps.
    — Phillip Valys, sun-sentinel.com, 21 July 2021
  • Linguini with Florida rock shrimp features lemon and bomba chilis for a pleasant hit of citrus and heat.
    — Andy Wang, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Even better is the rock shrimp Israeli cous cous scented with saffron and studded with zucchini, tomato and lemon.
    — John Mariani, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • The pastas here are fantastic, too, no surprise, from sweet-pea ravioli with rabbit to ribbons blackened with squid ink and wrapped around rock shrimp.
    — Craig Laban, Philly.com, 9 Dec. 2017
  • Dishes will include rock shrimp ceviche, brisket, shrimp and mushroom tacos, beef sliders, tuna tartare and chicken quesadillas.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Classic Nobu hot dishes include the black cod with butter lettuce; Chilean sea bass with dry miso; and the rock shrimp tempura.
    — Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2022
  • Featuring bite-sized calamari, scallops and rock shrimp, the seafood itself was cooked properly, however, the breading was too thick and lacked crunch.
    — Lindsey McClave, The Courier-Journal, 26 June 2019
  • The Old City Roll tops a spicy tuna-asparagus roll wrapped in soy paper with crunchy, creamy rock shrimp, which adds up to a mouthful for each piece, but a tasty one.
    — Craig Laban, Philly.com, 15 Mar. 2018
  • 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
  • Open with either tempura rock shrimp with ginger chili pepper aioli, or risotto arancini stuffed with mozzarella and served alongside roasted tomato merlot sauce for dipping.
    — Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 19 May 2021
  • Some of the popular menu items from the original Sassetta will resurface, like a spaghetti dish with rock shrimp, pistachio and Fresno chili.
    — Dallas News, 10 Jan. 2022
  • At every Nobu Hotel worldwide, guests can enjoy the restaurant’s most iconic dishes—like miso black cod, rock shrimp tempura and yellowtail sashimi—all served right in their room.
    — Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 6 June 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
  • From rock shrimp ceviche to filet mignon bites and crab avocado toast to mini Cuban egg sandwiches, smoked marlin dip and a wagyu hot dog, De La Cruz has a menu designed for the weekend.
    — Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 2 May 2022
  • Choose from a starter lineup that includes chicken tikka with mint and cilantro chutney; rock shrimp koliwada with curry leaves and seasonal farm lettuce; or Kandhari pork ribs with pomegranate glaze and pineapple chutney.
    — Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 18 June 2024
  • They are topped with a creative combination of ingredients — short rib with gruyere, arugula and caramelized onions or rock shrimp with roasted lemon, Manchego cheese, scallions and cilantro — an extension of Schwartz’s culinary talent.
    — Carlos Frías, miamiherald, 24 Oct. 2017
  • Artifact at Mingei is a great spot for lunch —not least of all because its innovative menu, which offers international dishes like rock shrimp gyoza and cardamom tapioca, is reflective of the items on display in the museum.
    — Catherine Garcia, The Week, 28 Jan. 2023
  • The opening menu will include ricotta cavatelli, with braised osso buco and porcini mushrooms, and Rocchio’s legendary trofie pasta, with a seafood Bolognese that includes rock shrimp, scallops, peas and garbanzo beans.
    — Ben Crandell, sun-sentinel.com, 27 Sep. 2021
  • 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

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