Nordseekrabben
(Nordseegarnelen, Porre, Granat, Garnet, Krevette, Knat, Hesterejer, Noordzeegarnalen, Crevettes grises, Grijze garnalen, Crangon crangon, Brown shrimps, Grey shrimps, North Sea shrimps)
Nordseekrabben, scientifically known as Crangon crangon, are a variety of small shrimps that inhabit the North Sea off the coasts of Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Known by various names in Germany, including nordseegarnelen or porre, these shrimps are recognizable for their brownish or gray color as well as their tender flesh, which is said to have a distinctively sweet, mildly spicy, and delicate flavor.
Commonly referred to as brown shrimps, the shrimps have five pairs of thoracic legs and no pincers, and besides burrowing in sand, they have also developed an ability to change their coloration when avoiding predators. Considered a seafood delicacy, these succulent and crispy shrimps are typically enjoyed tucked in bread rolls or in a rye sandwich, paired with fresh salads and spicy dressings.
They are also used in the preparation of a variety of decadent, yet elegant cocktails. Peeled and frozen nordseekrabben are regularly available in most supermarkets across the country.
