It's like a shrimp (5)

I believe the answer is:

prawn

(Other definitions for prawn that I've seen before include "Small tasty crustacean, nice in cocktail" , "Cocktail item" , "Shellfish" , "Large shrimp" , "Cocktail ingredient" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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