Compilation of 100 seafood vocabulary in English

No.

Types of ocean fish

1

Clownfish

/klaʊn.fɪʃ/

2

Blue Tang

/bluː tæŋ/

3

Hammerhead Shark

/ˈhæm.ər.hɛd ʃɑrk/

4

Manta Ray

/ˈmæn.tə reɪ/

5

Barracuda

 /ˌbær.əˈkuː.də/

6

Angelfish

/ˈeɪn.dʒəl.fɪʃ/

7

Seahorse

/ˈsiː.hɔrs/

8

Triggerfish

/ˈtrɪɡər.fɪʃ/

9

Pufferfish

 /ˈpʌf.ər.fɪʃ/

10

Lionfish

/ˈlaɪən.fɪʃ/

11

Grouper

 /ˈɡruː.pər/

12

Parrotfish

/ˈpær.ət.fɪʃ/

13

Surgeonfish

/ˈsɜː.dʒən.fɪʃ/

14

Stingray

/stɪŋ.reɪ/

15

Morwong

/ˈmɔr.wɒŋ/

16

Wrasse

/ræs/

17

Flounder

/ˈflaʊn.dər/

No.

Mollusks

1

Jellyfish

/ˈdʒɛli.fɪʃ/

2

Octopus

/ˈɒk.tə.pəs/

3

Squid

/skwɪd/

4

Sea Slug

/si slʌɡ/

5

Sea Urchin

/si ˈɜː.tʃɪn/

6

Sea Cucumber

/si ˈkʌm.bər/

7

Starfish

 /ˈstɑːr.fɪʃ/

8

Anemone

/əˈnɛməni/

9

Coral

/ˈkɒrəl/

10

Clam

/klæm/

11

Nudibranch

/ˈnjuː.dɪ.bræŋk/

12

Mussel

/ˈmʌsəl/

13

Cuttlefish

/ˈkʌt.l̩.fɪʃ/

14

Abalone

/ˌæbəˈloʊni/

15

Sea Sponge

/si spʌndʒ/

16

Sea Worm

/si wɜrm/

No.

Crustaceans

1

Crab

/kræb/

2

Lobster

/ˈlɒb.stər/

3

Shrimp

/ʃrɪmp/

4

Krill

/krɪl/

5

Barnacle

/ˈbɑːr.nə.kəl/

6

Hermit Crab

/ˈhɜːr.mɪt kræb/

7

Sea Spider

/si ˈspaɪ.dər/

8

Horseshoe Crab

/ˈhɔːs.ʃuː kræb/

9

Isopod

/ˈaɪ.sə.pɒd/

10

Water Flea

/ˈwɔː.tər fliː/

11

Mantis Shrimp

/ˈmæn.tɪs ʃrɪmp/

12

Giant Squid

 /ˈdʒaɪənt skwɪd/

13

Sea Centipede

/si ˈsɛn.tɪˌpiːd/

14

Sea Louse

/si laʊs/

15

Brine Shrimp

/braɪn ʃrɪmp/

16

Giant Isopod

/ˈdʒaɪ.ənt ˈaɪ.sə.pɒd/

17

Rock Crab

/rɒk kræb/

18

Skeleton Shrimp

/ˈskɛl.ɪ.tən ʃrɪmp/

19

Decorator Crab

/ˈdɛk.ə.reɪ.tər kræb/

20

Spider Crab

/ˈspaɪ.dər kræb/

No.

Ocean plants

1

Seaweed

/siːwɪd/

2

Kelp

/kɛlp/

3

Seagrass

/ˈsiːˌɡræs/

4

Algae

/ˈæl.dʒi/

5

Sea Whip

/siː wɪp/

6

Sea Palm

/siː pɑːm/

7

SeaGrass Meadow

/siː ɡræs ˈmɛdoʊ/

8

Rockweed

/rɒkwiːd/

9

Diatoms

 /ˈdaɪəˌtɒmz/

No.

English vocabulary for aquatic animals

1

Fish

/fɪʃ/

2

Shrimp

/ʃrɪmp/

3

Crab

/kræb/

4

Lobster

/ˈlɒbstər/

5

Salmon

/ˈsæmən/

6

Tuna

/ˈtjuːnə/

7

Oyster

/ˈɔɪstər/

8

Mussel

/ˈmʌsəl/

9

Squid

/skwɪd/

10

Octopus

/ˈɒktəpəs/

11

Clam

/klæm/

12

Scallop

/ˈskɒləp/

13

Cod

/kɒd/

14

Haddock

/ˈhædək/

15

Anchovy

/ˈæŋkəvi/

16

Sardine

/sɑːrˈdiːn/

17

Catfish

/ˈkætfɪʃ/

18

Tilapia

/tɪˈleɪpiə/

19

Mackerel

/ˈmækərəl/

20

Trout

/traʊt/

No.

English vocabulary for seafood dishes

1

Sushi

/ˈsuːʃi/

2

Sashimi

/səˈʃiːmi/

3

Seafood Paella

/ˈsiˌfʊd paɪˈeɪ.jə/

4

Clam Chowder

/klæm ˈtʃaʊ.dər/

5

Shrimp Scampi

/ʃrɪmp ˈskæm.pi/

6

Lobster Bisque

/ˈlɒb.stər bisk/

7

Grilled Octopus

/ɡrɪld ˈɒk.tə.pəs/

8

Fish and Chips

/fɪʃ ənd tʃɪps/

9

Seafood Pasta

/ˈsiˌfʊd ˈpæstə/

10

Oyster Rockefeller

/ˈɔɪstər ˈrɒkəˌfɛl.ər/

11

Crab Cakes

/kræb keɪks/

12

Tuna Tartare

/ˈtuːnə tɑrˈtɑreɪ/

13

Salmon Teriyaki

/ˈsæmən tɛriˈjɑki/

14

Stuffed Clams

/stʌft klæmz/

15

Fish Tacos

/fɪʃ ˈtæk.oʊz/

16

Shrimp Cocktail

/ʃrɪmp ˈkɒkˌteɪl/

17

Garlic Butter Mussels

/ˈɡær.lɪk ˈbʌtər ˈmʌsəlz/

18

Calamari Rings

/ˌkæləˈmɑri rɪŋz/

19

Seafood Gumbo

/ˈsiˌfʊd ˈɡʌmboʊ/

No.

Sample conversations about seafood in English

1

Ordering at a Seafood Restaurant:

• Customer: Could I have the grilled fish, please?

• Waiter: Certainly, would you like it with any specific sauce or side dish?

2

Inquiring about Specials:

• Customer: Are there any seafood specials tonight?

• Waiter: Yes, we have a fresh catch of the day—seared scallops with lemon butter.

3

Asking for Recommendations:

• Customer: I'm not sure what to try. What do you recommend?

• Waiter: Our seafood risotto is a popular choice, or you might enjoy the lobster bisque.

4

Expressing Preferences:

• Customer: I'm a fan of spicy dishes. Is there a seafood option with a bit of heat?

• Waiter: The blackened shrimp comes with a spicy Cajun seasoning. Would you like to try that?

5

Discussing Preparation Methods:

• Customer: How is the salmon prepared?

• Waiter: The salmon can be grilled, baked, or pan-seared. How would you like it done?

6

Inquiring about Freshness:

• Customer: Are the oysters on the menu today fresh?

• Server: Absolutely, our oysters are delivered daily from local waters.

7

Dealing with Allergies:

• Customer: I have a shellfish allergy. Can you recommend a dish that's safe for me?

• Waiter: Certainly, our herb-crusted cod is a great option and doesn't contain any shellfish.

8

Complimenting the Dish:

• Customer: This seafood paella is delicious! What's the secret ingredient?

• Waiter: I'm glad you like it! The saffron gives it a unique flavor.

9

Asking for the Bill:

• Customer: Could we get the bill, please?

• Waiter: Of course, I'll bring it over right away.

10

Providing Feedback:

• Customer: The seafood platter was outstanding. Please let the chef know.

• Waiter: I'll be sure to pass on your compliments. We hope to see you again soon!