Endeavour Prawn

Endeavour prawns are a wild-caught species found in the warm tropical waters of northern Australia, from Western Australia’s north-west coast across to Queensland. They’re smaller than king or tiger prawns but have a sweet, delicate flavour that makes them popular for everyday cooking.

Two species are commonly sold under the Endeavour name: the blue endeavour and the red endeavour. Both are caught as part of Australia’s northern prawn fishery, one of the country’s most valuable wild-catch fisheries. Their size makes them ideal for curries, stir-fries, pasta dishes, and prawn cocktails, where their sweetness can shine without being overwhelmed by heavy sauces.

Endeavour prawns are a good example of sustainably managed Australian seafood — the northern prawn fishery operates under strict catch limits and seasonal closures to protect breeding stocks.