Shrimp (prawns)

Shrimp / prawn / gambas

Flavor and role

Sweet with a springy texture; they cook in 1-3 minutes. Overcooked, they turn tough.

Typical dishes and uses

Gambas al ajillo, pad thai, paella, shrimp fried rice, tom yum goong.

Substitutes

Scallops, squid or white fish 1:1. Thaw frozen shrimp in cold salted water.

Storage

Raw shrimp keep 1-2 days refrigerated, 6 months frozen. Remove the vein along the back with a toothpick.

Main countries

Thailand · Vietnam · EC

Used in this book

Pad ThaiSeafood PaellaGambas al Ajillo (Garlic Prawns)Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese Crispy Sizzling Crêpes)BouillabaisseChar kway teowFiskesuppe (Norwegian Creamy Fish Soup)Gỏi Cuốn (Fresh Spring Rolls with Shrimp and Pork)Haemul Pajeon (Korean Seafood Scallion Pancake)JambalayaJjamppong (Korean Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup)Curry LaksaPancit CantonSmørrebrød: Potato and Egg & ShrimpTempura (Shrimp and Vegetable)Tom Yum Goong (Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup)Yangzhou Fried RiceAglio Olio Shrimp Fried Rice with Garlic ChipsCrispy Mekong-Style Bánh Xèo with Mung Beans and Coconut CreamCrispy Bánh Xèo Shrimp Salad BowlMarseille Bouillabaisse with Rockfish Broth and Potato RouilleKorean Haemul-tang Bouillabaisse with Gochujang RouilleOne-Pan Bouillabaisse Orzo with Saffron AioliShrimp Ceviche Tostadas with Avocado CremaPenang hawker-style char kway teow with crispy lardCrispy char kway teow noodle cakeHong Kong Crispy Noodle Cake with Shrimp and ChickenTom Yum Egg Drop Soup (Thai x Chinese)Bergen Fish Soup (Bergensk Fiskesuppe) with Homemade StockThai Red Curry Coconut FiskesuppeFiskesuppe Toast Melts with Cod, Salmon and PrawnsGambas al Ajillo with Prawn-Shell OilThai Lemongrass GambasCrispy Gambas Rice SkilletCoconut-Poached Pork and Tiger Prawn Summer RollsCrispy Rice Paper Shrimp DumplingsGreen Curry Shrimp Spaghetti (Thai-Italian)Silky Shrimp Gyeran-jjimDongnae-Style Seafood Pajeon with Rice-Flour BatterSeafood Pajeon OkonomiyakiCrispy Pajeon Chips with Gochujang-Lime MayoSichuan-Style Hot and Sour Soup with ShrimpCajun Brown Jambalaya with Shrimp-Shell StockJambalaya Arancini with Cajun RémouladeHand-Rolled Three-Treasure Jiaozi with Sizzling Chili DipSmoky Seafood Jjamppong with Homemade Chili OilRosé Jjamppong with BaconFiery Jjamppong Seafood Fried RiceChorizo and Prawn Jollof PaellaPrawn-Head Stock Curry LaksaPrawn Laksa SpaghettiDouble-Fried Pork and Shrimp Lumpia with Sweet-and-Sour SauceMofongo Relleno with Shrimp CriolloFish and prawn moqueca with pirãoShrimp moqueca rice bowl with dendê farofaNasi Goreng Spesial with Prawns and Crispy ShallotsSeafood Mix Okonomiyaki with Homemade SaucePad Thai Goong with Shrimp-Head OilCrispy Pad Thai Rice Paper RollsPrawn-Head Stock Paella with AllioliTom Yum Seafood PaellaCrispy Pork Pancit Canton-BihonCrispy Pancit Nests with Garlic ShrimpKorean Perilla-Basil Pesto Spaghetti with Garlic ShrimpTom Yum Shoyu Ramen with PrawnsTom Yum Shabu-ShabuStjerneskud (Danish 'Shooting Star' Smørrebrød)Tam Thai with Grilled PrawnsSom Tam Summer RollsSeafood Sundubu with Scallion Chili OilTom Yum Sundubu JjigaeEdomae-Style Tempura with Matcha SaltShrimp Tempura Tacos with Lime Sriracha MayoShrimp Tempura OnigirazuCreamy Tom Yum Goong Nam Khon with Shrimp-Head StockTom Yum Shrimp Cream SpaghettiCrispy Tom Yum Fried Rice with Jammy EggGolden Yolk-Coated Yangzhou Fried Rice with Scallion OilChorizo & Prawn Yangzhou Fried Rice, Spanish StyleYangzhou Crispy Rice Squares with Spicy Shrimp Mayo

Updated 2026-10-10