Etymology

shrimp DeJonghe

Today it means: A casserole of whole peeled shrimp in seasoned breadcrumbs. Full definition →

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It originated in the late 19th or early 20th century at DeJonghe's Hotel and Restaurant in Chicago.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.