How to Use shrimp in a Sentence

shrimp

noun
  • He's a little shrimp of a boy.
  • The shrimp can be raw or cooked.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Place the shrimp in a large bowl.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
  • Shiny green crabs and tiny pink shrimp.
    — Ryan Kellman, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
  • There were dozens of shrimp on the plate.
    — Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The dozens and dozens of fish and shrimp boats.
    — Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
  • This comes with six shrimp and a zesty sauce.
    — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 20 Mar. 2026
  • But shrimp and prawns are not one and the same.
    — Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Transfer the shrimp to a plate.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
  • Add shrimp and stir to combine.
    — Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Add shrimp and stir to combine.
    — Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Order the crab cake or shrimp and grits.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
  • Place shrimp in a medium bowl and pat dry.
    — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
  • That’s a lot of shrimp and grits for a red — not green — state.
    — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
  • That's where frozen seafood, such as salmon or shrimp, comes in handy.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Stir in reserved shrimp and sausage.
    — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Is there ever a bad time for shrimp and grits?
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Cover sausage and shrimp to keep warm.
    — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Add the shrimp and poach for one to two minutes.
    — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The smell of fish, shrimp, and salt water.
    — Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Zest the lemon over the shrimp and stir to combine.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 June 2026
  • Sweet and spicy coconut shrimp.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
  • In which states have recalled shrimp been sold?
    — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Coat shrimp with cooking spray.
    — Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Serve the shrimp and couscous with the lemon wedges.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 June 2026
  • No dirty fish — no shrimp, no catfish, no tilapia.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
  • That said, shrimp is still cheaper per pound than beef.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
  • This lemon-oregano shrimp dish was my favorite of the bunch.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 June 2026
  • Even when the shrimp are there, the prices at the dock have collapsed.
    — Drew Hawkins, NPR, 26 May 2026
  • The green pepper and hint of cayenne pair well with the briny shrimp.
    — Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026

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