Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
langostino
noun
/lænˈɡɒstɪnoʊ/
Definition
A type of shellfish closely related to shrimp and prawn, commonly used in various culinary dishes.
Examples
- We had a delightful langostino pasta for dinner last night.
- The langostino tail in the seafood salad was incredibly flavorful.
- At the restaurant, I ordered grilled langostino with garlic butter.
Meaning
Langostino refers to a crustacean that is often mistaken for a true lobster or shrimp due to its similar appearance, but belongs to different families. They are often used in cooking for their sweet, tender meat.
Synonyms
- Crayfish
- Prawn
- Sweet shrimp
