What Does Dreaming of a Shrimp Mean?
Traditional Interpretation
According to traditional interpretation and Ibn Sirin, seeing shrimp in a dream mostly points to lawful provision earned with difficulty, an unexpected inheritance, or joyful news arriving from afar; some interpreters, however, associate it with the unexpected betrayal of a close friend. Whether the shrimp is cooked or raw can shift the meaning from favorable toward a difficult period.
Psychological View
Psychologically, the shrimp can represent a fragile essence hidden beneath a hard shell; it may reflect the defenses you have built to protect yourself and an inner world more sensitive than the one you show. It can also be read as a sign of the small but precious gains you have reached through effort, and of the desire to savor life.
By Context
Seeing or Eating Cooked Shrimp
Interpreted as happiness in both material and emotional terms, expectations coming true one by one, and affairs opening up; it can indicate that you may receive good news that will delight your family as well.
Seeing Live Shrimp
Signifies that you will strive to become a better person, receive useful training, or earn a respectable income through honest work and partnerships.
Eating Raw Shrimp
Interpreted as a sign that you may go through difficult days both materially and emotionally, and that an unexpected sacrifice may be required of you.
According to Ibn Sirin / for a Sick Person
Ibn Sirin does not count the shrimp among the auspicious dreams; especially for a sick person, it can signify a difficult period and a recovery that may be prolonged, pointing to a process that requires patience and care.