“🍤” meaning: fried shrimp, fried prawn Emoji

This emoji depicts a fried shrimp or a tempura shrimp, which is a popular Japanese dish that consists of shrimp coated in a crispy batter and deep-fried. 🍤 shows the shrimp in full profile facing left, with its body encased in a golden-brown crust, hinting at the crispy, crunchy texture. Its is left exposed, colored in a vibrant shade of pink, a classic hallmark of cooked shrimp. Do not confuse it with 🦐.

🍤 is not just any fried shrimp. It represents tempura, a Japanese dish of seafood, meat and vegetables that are coated in a light batter and deep-fried. Tempura was originally introduced to Japan by the Portuguese in the 16th century and became popular in Japan as a snack and later as a main dish, especially in Tokyo. Tempura is usually served with rice🍚, noodles🍜 or dipping sauce, and is known for its crispy texture and fresh flavor.

This emoji can represent not only tempura, but also other cooked seafood dish or meal, especially if it includes shrimp as an ingredient. It's also a way to express a love for seafood, fried food or Japanese food.

In the context of fitness and bodybuilding🏋️‍♀, it's sometimes used to represent someone who has a muscular upper body but skipped leg day, drawing a comparison to the shrimp's muscular tail and smaller head.