BC Spot Prawn Season is Almost Here!

BC Spot Prawn Season is almost here!

Look for these special menu features starting May 15th

Fanny Bay Oyster Bar and Shellfish Market

Fanny Bay Oyster Bar and Shellfish Market is celebrating Spot Prawn Season with a variety of exciting offerings. At the raw bar, guests can enjoy fresh spot prawn sashimi, with the option to add crispy fried heads for an extra treat. In addition, Chef Alex is preparing a special spot prawn dish that will be featured on the fresh sheet daily. Spot prawns are already incorporated into the main menu as part of the popular West Coast Bisque, and for those looking to enjoy them at home, live spot prawns will also be available for retail purchase. Please note that retail prices will vary depending on market conditions.

B House

To celebrate spot prawn season, B House is serving up two bold features that spotlight this coveted West Coast delicacy. Dive into the Firecrackers Spot Prawns ($39.99), a decadent half-pound of BC spot prawns simmered in rich lobster stock, and house-made lobster garlic chili butter sauce, topped with marinated grape tomatoes and served with toasts. Or try the playful and flavour-packed Spot Prawns Roll ($21.99), featuring buttermilk tempura Cajun spot prawns wrapped spring-roll-style with homemade pork spring roll, crisp greens, fresh pineapple, and a house-made peanut butter dipping sauce. Available for a limited time only.

Loam Bistro

In celebration of spot prawn season, Loam Bistro is offering a refined take on a coastal classic with its Spot Prawn Toast ($26). This dish features chopped spot prawn tartare layered over toasted milk bread, served with a bisque crafted from roasted spot prawn shells.

Riley’s

Enjoy dishes like the Spot Prawn Ceviche with tomato vinaigrette and nori crisp ($24), and Spot Prawns Gnocchi in a rich bisque with nduja chili crumb and spring peas ($36). For the ultimate pairing, dive into the Steamer Combo, a full pound of spot prawns served with a bottle of Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 2023 for just $79, with your choice of garlic butter or spicy tomato sauce.

Glowbal

Highlights include the Spot Prawns Arancini with mala cream and smoked egg yolk gel ($26), and the refreshing “Bibim-Naengmyeon” a Korean-style chilled noodles with spot prawns, pork belly, and kimchi ($26). Plus the $79 combo features spot prawns bathed in nduja butter, served with garlic ciabatta and your bottle of Santa Margherita.

Black and Blue

Don’t miss the luxurious Spot Prawns Tagliatelle ($36), or the crudo-style Spot Prawns & Hamachi with ginger-grapefruit vinaigrette and jalapeño aioli ($24). For the combo, their charcoal-grilled spot prawns are served with garlic butter and grilled lemon, perfectly paired with signature bottle of Pinot Grigio.

Italian Kitchen

At Italian Kitchen, spot prawns shine in rich, comforting Italian dishes. Try the Poached Spot Prawns Crostino with whipped burrata and citrus marinade ($24), or go all in with the Dungeness Crab Ravioloni with Spot Prawns, pancetta, and white asparagus velouté ($45). Each dish showcases fresh, seasonal ingredients with rustic Italian charm.

Coast

Coast brings a seafood-forward experience, starting with Live Spot Prawn Sashimi ($14), or the flavorful Spot Prawns Roll with avocado and garlic chili sauce ($19). Their Spot Prawns Gnocchi ($42) features squid ink gnocchi and saffron tomato bisque—rich, vibrant, and unforgettable. Or opt for their classic $79 combo, with prawns grilled to perfection and served alongside lemon and garlic butter.

C|Prime

For spot prawn season, C|Prime is featuring a pasta that puts the full flavour of the prawn front and center. The dish is finished with a raw spot prawn preparation, lightly chopped and dressed with high-quality olive oil, lime zest, and Maldon salt. The shells and heads are used to build a prawn-based sauce, adding depth without overpowering the dish. It’s an ingredient-driven take that highlights the freshness and quality of local spot prawns.