shrimp

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It ran the promotion more often and included more expensive varieties, like hand-breaded shrimp tossed in coconut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Down came plates and cups and half-eaten shrimp scampi.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Hutchings uses scallops, large shrimp and fish fillets, but other options like oysters, lobster tails, crabs, mussels and clams are perfectly acceptable.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

The Maguro shrimp fishing boat docked in Havana three days later than hoped after battling strong winds, currents and a pesky battery during its journey from Mexico.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Just like the night of the party, the ghost shrimp are gathered in their thin-skinned glory in the common area, Chancellor Nyla on a pedestal at the far end.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera