Shrimp are shellfish, not fish. They’re invertebrates and crustaceans with sets of appendages that they use for swimming and eating. They’re found in both saltwater and freshwater habitats, although most of the shrimp available for consumption are farmed.

What is considered a white fish?

Whitefish is generally a mild-flavored, often slightly sweet fish, which can be interchangeable in recipes. These include wild Alaska pollock, bass, cod, grouper, haddock, and halibut. These are great for pan-frying, pan-searing, using soups and chowders, and baking.

What kind of fish is shrimp?

Shrimp is a type of seafood. The term seafood is a broad category that contains a ton of different animals of the sea – or lake, or ocean, or river, and so on. From things like fish and crab to shrimp and oysters, it covers everything. Shrimp fall into the shellfish category, under crustaceans.