BC Spot Prawns

The spot prawn is the largest of the shrimp species harvested in the North Pacific Ocean. The body of the prawn is normally tan or reddish-brown in colour with distinguishing white spots on its abdominal sections. It is prized for its firm texture and especially delicate, sweet flavour.

It is high in several vitamins and minerals, and is a rich source of protein. Eating shrimp may also promote heart and brain health due to its content of omega-3 fatty acids and the antioxidant astaxanthin (6, 11, 12, 13).