These are the largest species of shrimp caught in Canada's west coast waters, and are so named due to the distinctive white spots on its body; one just behind the head, and another close to its tail.
To go with our BC Spot Prawns, we found some live Mussels in the next tank, and picked up some spaghetti.
Rinse and clean the mussels to remove any sand or sediment before boiling with some salt for several minutes.
Remove the prawn heads and set aside; de-shell & de-vein the body.
Fry a generous portion of freshly chopped garlic and sliced onions in butter & olive oil, then add the prawn heads and stir fry for a couple minutes. Throw in the rest of the prawns and the boiled mussels that have opened; discard any mussels that have not opened after boiling. Sprinkle in black pepper, lemon juice, tarragon flakes, and finish with a splash or two of white wine.
Serve on top of a bed of freshly cooked spaghetti; or your favorite plate of pasta.
You can also modify the sauce to your liking - add ketchup or a can of tomatoes/tomato paste to make a red sauce; add cream and cheese or mushrooms for a white sauce.
Bon Appetit !
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