Question: are jumbo shrimp the same as prawns?
Answer: Prawns and shrimp are both decapod crustaceans i.e. that they have exoskeletons and 10 legs. ... The term “prawn” is also loosely used to describe any large shrimp, especially those that come 15 (or fewer) to the pound (such as “king prawns”, yet sometimes known as “jumbo shrimp”).