Shrimped: meaning, definitions and examples

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shrimped

 

[ สƒrษชmpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cooking technique

Shrimped is a less common term that generally refers to the act of preparing shrimp for cooking, which often involves cleaning and deveining the seafood. This process is important to ensure that the shrimp are safe to eat and have an appealing taste and texture. In culinary contexts, 'shrimped' might also imply the method of using shrimp in a dish, such as sautรฉing, boiling, or grilling. Therefore, when someone says 'they shrimped the shrimp', they are likely referring to the preparatory steps taken before cooking them.

Synonyms

cleaned, deveined, prepared.

Examples of usage

  • She shrimped the shrimp before adding them to the stir-fry.
  • He shrimped the shrimp for the cocktail dish.
  • After they shrimped the seafood, they seasoned it with garlic and herbs.

Translations

Translations of the word "shrimped" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น camarรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅ€เค‚เค—เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Garnele

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ udang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะตะฒะตั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krewetka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crevette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gamba

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karides

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒˆ์šฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู…ุจุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krevetka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krevetka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่™พ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรฆkja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐัะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ karides

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ camarรณn

Etymology

The term 'shrimped' derives from the noun 'shrimp', which traces its origin to the Old Dutch word 'schrimpe', meaning 'to contract or to little'. This etymology reflects how the term has evolved over time to describe both the small crustacean commonly used in cooking and the various processing techniques associated with it. In culinary literature, the verb formation is less frequently documented compared to its noun form, but it has emerged in modern vernacular, particularly within cooking and food preparation contexts. The action of 'shrimping' has become essential in many cuisines, highlighting the importance of this seafood ingredient in regional dishes worldwide, especially in coastal areas. Over the decades, with the rise of seafood markets and culinary shows, the method of preparing shrimp has gained attention, and thus terms like 'shrimped' have become more prevalent among chefs and home cooks alike.