Prawn vs. Lobster — What's the Difference?

A small-to-medium-sized crustacean similar to shrimp.

A larger marine crustacean with a hard shell.

An aquatic animal found in both fresh and saltwater.

Meat is denser and chewier compared to prawns.

A seafood commonly used in various cuisines.

Frequently cooked whole in culinary dishes.

Characterized by a more uniform structure in legs.

Usually found in saltwater habitats.

Often sweeter and more delicate in flavor.

Lobsters are a family (Nephropidae, sometimes also Homeridae) of large marine crustaceans. Lobsters have long bodies with muscular tails, and live in crevices or burrows on the sea floor.

Prawn is a common name for small aquatic crustaceans with an exoskeleton and ten legs (which is a member of the order decapoda), some of which can be eaten.The term "prawn" is used particularly in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Commonwealth nations, for large swimming crustaceans or shrimp, especially those with commercial significance in the fishing industry. Shrimp that are present in this category often belong to the suborder Dendrobranchiata.

Any of several edible marine decapod crustaceans of the family Nephropidae, especially of the genus Homarus, having stalked eyes, long antennae, a pair of large pincers, and a cylindrical body.

Any of various shrimps, especially one that is large or inhabits fresh water.

Any of several similar crustaceans, such as a spiny lobster.

The flesh of a prawn, used as food.

The flesh of a lobster used as food.

To fish for prawns.

To catch or try to catch lobsters.

A crustacean of the suborder Dendrobranchiata.

Red-colored, especially from a sunburn.

(Commonwealth) A crustacean, sometimes confused with shrimp.

A crustacean of the Nephropidae family, dark green or blue-black in colour turning bright red when cooked, with a hard shell and claws, which is used as a seafood.

Synonym of butterface: A woman with an attractive body but an unattractive face.

A crustacean of the Palinuridae family, pinkish red in colour, with a hard, spiny shell but no claws, which is used as a seafood.

A fool, an idiot.

A soldier or officer of the imperial British Army (due to their red or scarlet uniform).

Alternative form of porn.

(slang) An Australian twenty dollar note, due to its reddish-orange colour.

(intransitive) To fish for prawns.

To fish for lobsters.

Any one of numerous species of large shrimplike Crustacea having slender legs and long antennæ. They mostly belong to the genera Pandalus, Palæmon, Palæmonetes, and Peneus, and are much used as food. The common English prawn is Palæmon serratus.

Any large macrurous crustacean used as food, esp. those of the genus Homarus; as the American lobster (Homarus Americanus), and the European lobster (Homarus vulgaris). The Norwegian lobster (Nephrops Norvegicus) is similar in form. All these have a pair of large unequal claws. The spiny lobsters of more southern waters, belonging to Palinurus, Panulirus, and allied genera, have no large claws. The fresh-water crayfishes are sometimes called lobsters.

Any of various edible decapod crustaceans

As a term of opprobrium or contempt: A gullible, awkward, bungling, or undesirable person.

Shrimp-like decapod crustacean having two pairs of pincers; most are edible

Flesh of a lobster

Fish for prawns

Any of several edible marine crustaceans of the families Homaridae and Nephropsidae and Palinuridae

Known for their large, distinct front claws.

No, lobsters are mostly found in saltwater habitats.

A prawn is a small-to-medium-sized crustacean similar to shrimp.

Yes, prawns can be found in both freshwater and saltwater.

A lobster is a larger marine crustacean known for its large front claws.

No, they are different in size, habitat, and physical characteristics.

Prawns are generally sweeter and more delicate in flavor.

Lobsters are often cooked whole.

Lobster meat is denser and has a chewier texture.

They are often peeled and deveined.

While they can be substituted for each other, they are best suited for specific recipes due to flavor differences.

While some recipes use fried prawn shells, they are usually peeled.

No, lobster shells are hard and not edible.

Yes, lobsters are often considered a luxury item.

They are generally less expensive than lobsters.

Both are rich in protein and low in fat, but they also contain cholesterol.