Appearance: River shrimps are smaller, flatter and thinner, while sea shrimps are large, thick and small cylindrical.

Color: Sea shrimps are white and red in color, while river shrimps are crystal clear.

Meat quality: The meat of sea shrimp is tight and elastic, while the meat of river shrimp is delicate, delicious and smooth in the mouth.

Taste: The fishy smell and astringency of sea shrimp are stronger than that of river shrimp, so it is better to use river shrimp when making shrimp dumplings.

1. Different shapes

River shrimps (freshwater shrimps) are smaller, flatter and thinner in shape, while sea shrimps are larger, with thick meat and a small cylindrical shape.

2. Different colors

Sea shrimps are white and red in color, while river shrimps are bright and crystal clear.

3. Different meat qualities

Sea shrimp meat is tight and elastic, while river shrimp meat is delicate, delicious, smooth in the mouth, and has good elasticity.

4. Different tastes

Compared with sea shrimp and river shrimp, sea shrimp has a stronger fishy and astringent taste. When making shrimp dumplings, , will affect the effect of the finished dish, so river shrimp is generally used.

5. Different eating methods

1. Sea shrimp: Jiwei shrimp is suitable for boiling, soup and barbecue, while Chinese prawn is suitable for braised, salt-baked and barbecued. , oily residue, Japanese prawns can be eaten raw, large tiger prawns are suitable for boiling, Pipi shrimps are suitable for salt and pepper or boiling, and Arctic sweet shrimps are suitable for boiling and shabu-shabu.

2. River shrimps: Most river shrimps are fried or dry-fried before eating.