We spot a chance for you to… seafood, and eat it (as the old joke goes!)
The annual Steveston Spot Prawn and Seafood Celebration festival kicked off in mid-May, with local fishing boats offering freshly caught spot prawns right on the Steveston Fisherman’s Wharf.
While there’s nothing quite like using fresh prawns in your kitchen, if you’re looking to see how the seasonal ingredient has inspired local chefs, you’re in luck too!
Some of Richmond’s top seafood restaurants are participating in Dine About, an event where area foodies can celebrate spot prawn season by digging into expertly prepared seafood dishes.
Spot Prawn Sales, Begin May 17
Pro tip: come prepared! There’s a good chance you’ll encounter lines on the wharf so don’t go if you’re pressed for time. Also, some of the vendors only accept cash, so it’s best to visit the bank before arriving.
Look for these 2024 vendors on the Wharf:
• Black Heart
• David
• Prawns on the Spot
• Steveston Spot Prawn and Seafood
Spot Prawn Day, June 8
The biggest day of the Spot Prawn and Seafood Celebration is even bigger this year! Here are some of the activities happening between Fisherman’s Wharf and The Gulf of Georgia Cannery:
- 👩🍳 Culinary Stage – Join local chefs to learn insider tips for preparing and cooking delicious seafood dishes. The chef line-up was announced on May 21st!
- 🎸 Live Music – There will be live music throughout the day on the boardwalk including a local Sea Shanty!
- 🧒 Kids Zone – Learn about Gyotaku, the traditional Japanese method of fish printing, and try it for yourself! There will also be face painting, an inflatable bouncy boat and live performances for the kids to enjoy.
- 🤹 Also on the day: Enjoy street circus performances from Circus West, and learn about regenerative farming and organic fishing practices from Steveston businesses Athiana Acres and Organic Ocean.
Culinary Stage, June 8
Visit the Tourism Richmond culinary stage at Fisherman’s Wharf and enjoy cooking demonstrations and insider tips from top local chefs.
Dine About Restaurants, June 1-16
Enjoy fantastic dishes at participating restaurants that celebrate locally caught seafood.
For a sampling of the flavour to come, here are a few of the must-try participating spots:
Shady Island Seafood Bar & Grill
Appetizer – Steamed spot prawns, served chilled with spicy Thai seafood sauce.
3800 Bayview Street #112
Britannia Brewing Steveston
Main – Housemade basil linguini, garlic butter spot prawns with local mixed cherry tomatoes.
12240 Second Avenue #250
Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine
Side dish – Steamed spot prawns in red curry mousse.
4100 Bayview Street
Five Roads Brewing Co
Main – Spot prawn roll
12251 No. 1 rd #130
Check out the full list of participating restaurants here.
To learn more about spot prawn season or the Steveston Spot Prawn & Seafood Celebration, visit stevestonseafoodcelebration.com
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