Fish facts · Updated 9 November 2026 · 4 min
Dutch brown shrimp: small, delicate and full of flavour
Dutch brown shrimp are small with a sweet, briny flavour. Discover how they differ from large prawns, how they are prepared and what MSC means.
By Schaap’s Vishandel · fishmonger since 1938
Dutch brown shrimp, Crangon crangon, are not the same species as large tropical prawns. They are small and grey-brown in the water, changing colour when cooked. Their sweet, briny flavour suits toast, a cocktail or a simple salad.
From catch to your plate
Origin and processing relate to the particular delivery. Ask us about the supplier, catch area and how the offered shrimp have been peeled.
Our recipes use peeled, already-cooked shrimp. Keep them chilled and add shortly before serving; prolonged cooking harms their texture.
MSC certification
We offer MSC-certified Dutch brown shrimp. MSC concerns sustainable wild catch and traceability; it is not an organic label. Check the information for the specific product at purchase.
Dutch brown shrimp are part of our regular range.
Dutch brown shrimp at our counter
Our Dutch brown shrimp come from five fishers in Zoutkamp. Their story links Zoutkamp with the port of Lauwersoog. The pack carries the MSC mark for wild-caught seafood.
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