Nothing is a better summer bite than a light, fresh, and slightly spicy taco. These Spot Prawn Tacos with Wild Strawberry Hot Sauce combine the best of all those tastes.

Spot prawns have a delicate, succulent flavor. You don’t want to do too much to them or else you risk overpowering their flavor. Here I use a light marinade of classic seasonings like garlic, lime, salt, and paprika.

Spot prawn habitat is on the rocky shores of the Pacific. In Oregon, they can be difficult to catch, but easier both farther north and south. In Hood Canal, just West of Seattle, amateur fisherman set their own shrimp traps with good success. And in British Columbia and California, they are sustainably caught for commercial use.

Where to Buy Spot Prawns Online for Spot Prawn Tacos

Don’t see spot prawns in your local grocery or fish market? No problem. Several companies will deliver live ones straight to your door.

E-Fish // This company works with local, independent harvesters and ship them across the United States to your door. They will even text your after your order arrives to double-check quality and answer any questions you may have.
Regalis // The source online for the finest (and sometimes the most exotic!) ingredeints. Even if you don’t make a purchase its definitely worth your time to browse!
Pike Place Fish Market // The Pike Place Market is the go-to for Seattle area chef’s and now people who live out of the area can have the freshest seafood like spoke prawns delivered via Goldbelly.

Spot prawns can be cooked with or without the head (I prefer with), but do remember to clean them first. De-veining shrimp is simple. Place shrimp legs down on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut through the back of the shell from the tip of the head to the base of the tail. Then, clean with fresh water. Dry well before cooking.

Spot Prawn Tacos with Wild Strawberry Hot Sauce

Steps to Cook Spot Prawn Tacos

Clean and devein the prawns.
Marinate the prawns for 30 minutes in lime juice and spices.
Grill prawns on campfire or barbeque grill for 2-3 minutes per side.
Assemble tacos with prawns, cabbage, hot sauce and a sprinkle of queso fresco or cojita cheese.
Enjoy!

These spot prawn tacos are combined with fresh cabbage, cilantro, and a wild strawberry hot sauce. Making my own hot sauce from summer berries and peppers from my garden has become a bit of a passion. I’ve found that strawberries pair well with habanero peppers. I can my sauces for enjoyment all year long. A fresh taste of summer can help warm you during a long winter snowstorm, no?

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