If you love seafood, get ready to take advantage of one of the most delicious times of year – AKA Spot Prawn season! In Vancouver, you have a handful of options when it comes to spot prawn specials to indulge in, so we’re here to share them all with you.
Considered a crown jewel of BC, the spot prawn is celebrated for its sweet, delicate flavour and firm texture. On the West Coast, prawn season can last anywhere from six to eight weeks – so now’s the perfect time to treat yourself!
Here are 8 spot prawn specials to check out in Metro Vancouver this month.
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Straight and Marrow
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On Thursday, May 27th, Vancouver’s Straight and Marrow will offer diners the chance to indulge in a decadent five-course Spot Prawn Dinner showcasing the versatility of the dish:
- Spot Prawn Carpaccio,
- Pork Belly Scallop Spaetzle Spot Prawn Bisque
- Spot Prawn, Salted Egg, Brown Butter Lettuce Wrap
- Spot Prawn Etoufee Risotto
- Corn Panna Cotta with Spot Prawn Powder
When: Thursday, May 27th at 6 pm, 8 pm, and 10 pm
Where: 1869 Powell Street
Cost: $94 per person
Fanny Bay Oyster Bar and Shellfish Market
Fanny Bay is rolling out a handful of special features, including sashimi-style servings of spot prawn at the raw bar, with the option to add a fried prawn head ($7 per piece, $2 for fried prawn head). As well, guests can add cooked spot prawns to dishes like paella and crab boil ($8 per piece).
Just want the prawns? Diners can enjoy 4 pieces of Grilled Spot Prawns for $30, served with sauce vierge and pickled peppers.
Note that live prawns will be available by the pound at the market for $32/lb.
When: Available this May
Where: 762 Cambie Street
Cost: Varies
Five Sails
If you’re looking for a tasting menu to check out, head to Five Sails to enjoy their three-course Spot Prawn Tasting (plus dessert) for $110 per person.
The tasting menu includes Spot Prawn Ceviche, Spot Prawn Ravioli with scallop mousse, Butter Poached Spot Prawns, and a yuzu Curd for dessert.
When: Available this May
Where: 999 Canada Place, Suite 410
Cost: $110 per person
Smitty’s Oyster House on Main
Prefer to head to Main? Smitty’s Oyster House will offer tempting spot prawn dishes like Paella, spot prawn Aguachile, and grilled spot prawns all season long.
When: Available this May
Where: 3124 Main Street
Cost: Varies
Coast Restaurant
Coal Restaurant is offering diners a tasty selection of spot prawn dishes, including Live Sashimi ($12), Spot Prawn Stack with mango, avocado, radish, and spicy mayo for $18, Spot Prawn Crudo for $23, Spot Prawn Fettuccine ($36), and two Half Pound Spot Prawn options – one with garlic butter for $27, and one that’s tempura with spicy ponzu for $29.
When: Available this May
Where: 1054 Alberni Street
Cost: Varies
Italian Kitchen
Italian Kitchen is offering diners a Spot Prawn Fritto for $28, Spot Prawn Tagliolini (with honey mussels) for $55, and BC Halibut and Grilled Spot Prawns for $62.
When: Available this May
Where: 860 Burrard Street
Cost: Varies
Glowbal Restaurant
Vancouver’s Glowbal Restaurant has several tasty dishes on the spot prawn menu: Spot Prawns and Hokkaido Scallop Crudo for $25, Korean-style Spot Prawns “Bibim-Naengmyeon” for $25, and Spot Prawns and Mussels for $36.
When: Available this May
Where: 590 West Georgia Street
Cost: Varies
Skye Avenue Kitchen & Lounge
Surrey’s Skye Avenue Kitchen & Lounge is offering diners the chance to feast on Spot Prawns Ceviche ($23), Risotto lemon and burrata ($26), and Grilled prawns and Chimichurri ($23).
When: Available this May
Where: 13450 102 Avenue #190, Surrey
Cost: Varies
Looking for even more spot prawn bites to enjoy? Vancouver’s Spot Prawn Festival by the Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia is coming up at the end of the month, and you won’t want to miss it!
Cheers to spot prawn season, Vancouver!
