Spot Prawn

Origin

west coast of Canada

BC spot prawns are the largest of the seven commercial species of shrimp found on the west coast of Canada. They vary greatly in size, with some larger females exceeding 23 cm in total length. Prawns are hermaphrodites: for the first two years of their lives they are males, and then they change to females. Typically, spot prawns live a total of four years. Wild BC spot prawns are a delicacy known around the world for their sweet, delicate flavor and firm texture. They are most recognizable for their reddish-brown colour, which turns bright pink when cooked, defining white spots on their tail and white horizontal bars on the carapace.