Crustaceans are creepy. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy eating them but do not like looking at them, especially when still alive. Place a 2lb bag of live prawns in my hand and watch me dance around like a child.

Last weekend marked the opening of the BC Spot Prawn season. Local chefs prepared fresh prawns for sampling and fishermen sold live prawns straight from the boat. For the remainder of the 8 week season, freshly caught spot prawns are available for purchase from the False Creek dock (just west of the entrance to Granville Island) after 1pm.
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