Definitions
- Referring to a small, pinkish shrimp commonly found in European cuisine. - Talking about a freshwater shrimp used in French cuisine. - Describing a type of shrimp that is often served cold as an appetizer or in salads.
- Referring to a small, edible crustacean found in both saltwater and freshwater. - Talking about a popular seafood ingredient in many cuisines around the world. - Describing a type of shellfish that can be cooked in various ways, such as grilled, fried, or boiled.
List of Similarities
- 1Both crevette and shrimp refer to small, edible crustaceans.
- 2Both are popular seafood ingredients in various cuisines.
- 3Both can be cooked in different ways, such as grilled, fried, or boiled.
- 4Both have a similar texture and taste when cooked.
- 5Both are often served as appetizers or in salads.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Crevette typically refers to a smaller type of shrimp, while shrimp can vary in size from small to jumbo.
- 2Color: Crevette is often pinkish in color, while shrimp can be pink, gray, or brown depending on the species.
- 3Usage: Crevette is less common and may be considered a more specialized term, while shrimp is a more general term used in everyday language.
- 4Availability: Crevette may be harder to find in some areas outside of Europe, while shrimp is widely available in most parts of the world.
Remember this!
Crevette and shrimp are both small, edible crustaceans that are popular seafood ingredients in various cuisines. However, crevette is a more specialized term used in French cuisine to refer to a smaller type of shrimp that is often pinkish in color. On the other hand, shrimp is a more general term used in everyday language to refer to a wider range of species and sizes that are widely available in most parts of the world.
