Brown shrimp
Tiny and very fragrant, a classic pre-dinner nibble.
- Full season : from June to November
- Avoid : no month
- Scientific name : Crangon crangon
Choosing well
Often sold cooked: grey-brown, firm and fragrant.
Sustainable fishing
Caught close to the Channel and North Sea coasts.
Did you know?
Raw, it is almost transparent; it turns grey when cooked.
Cooking ideas
- As a nibble, to peel
- In Belgian croquettes
- On buttered toast