Protein Group
Crustaceans
About This Group
Crustaceans — lobster, crab, shrimp, prawn, and crawfish — bring sweet, briny richness that favors bright, high-acid whites.
Crustaceans — lobster, crab, shrimp, and crawfish — bring sweet protein and brine. Butter, garlic, and smoke drive wine choice toward Chardonnay, Champagne, and off-dry whites.
FAQ
- Does lobster always need Champagne?
- Classic but not mandatory — rich Chardonnay, Albariño, and dry rosé work when butter and citrus lead the plate.
- How do shrimp and prawn differ in the catalog?
- Separate species entities with distinct scientific names — prawn typically larger warm-water species.
At a Glance
Parent category
Animal Protein Foods
Food count
8
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Crustaceans
- Category
- Animal Protein Foods
- Food count
- 8
Taxonomy
- Processing states represented
- fresh
- Species represented
- crab, crawfish, king crab, langoustine, lobster, prawn, shrimp