Spot prawns are a delicious seafood menu item, frequently harvested on the west coast of the United States and Canada, in the Pacific Ocean. Spot prawns are known for their flavor, which is sweet, and firm physical texture. The name is actually a misnomer, as spot prawns are actually shrimp. In fact, they are the largest out of the seven shrimp species commercially harvested in the local area.

Spot prawns can be used in a variety of meals. Common methods of cooking them include: fried, grilled, barbecued, sautéed, boiled, roasted, baked, steamed, and in soup. They are also served raw in sushi dishes. There are many spot prawn recipes, so feel free to try one that is appetizing for the people you will be cooking for.