Sesame Honey Prawns

10m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
30m
Ready In

Recipe: #25806

March 19, 2017



"From Recipe+ Oct.'16. Please note that the frozen prawn cutlets are crumbed."

Original is 4 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (378 g)
  • Calories 519.5
  • Total Fat - 12.2 g
  • Saturated Fat - 2.9 g
  • Cholesterol - 111.4 mg
  • Sodium - 792.6 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 77 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 2.3 g
  • Sugars - 38.3 g
  • Protein - 27.1 g
  • Calcium - 232.2 mg
  • Iron - 3.4 mg
  • Vitamin C - 2.5 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.3 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 200C/180C fan forced and cook prawns as per packet directs.

Step 2

Meanwhile place broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave covered on high (100%) for 3 minutes or until just tender; stand for 1 minute and then drain.

Step 3

Heat a frying pan over moderate heat and add sesame sees, cook and stir for 1 minute or until golden brown.

Step 4

Transfer 2 teaspoons to place and set aside.

Step 5

Add 1/3 cup of the honey and the juice to the pan and bring to the boil and then add buk choy and snow peas and cook and stir for a further 2 minutes or until vegetables are just tender and then add broccoli and half the green onion and cook and stir for 1 minute or until combined.

Step 6

Spoon vegetable mixture onto a large serving platter and top with prawns and remaining green onion and drizzle with remaining honey and sesame oil and sprinkle with reserved sesame seeds and serve with rice.

Tips


No special items needed.

Editorial Notes

The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.


  • When selecting the frozen prawn cutlets, ensure that they are already crumbed.
  • When selecting the bok choy, it is best to use baby bok choy for this recipe.

  • Substitute the honey for maple syrup for a more subtle sweetness. The benefit of this substitution is that maple syrup has a milder flavor than honey, so it won't overpower the other ingredients and flavors in the dish.
  • Substitute the sesame oil for olive oil for a more neutral flavor. The benefit of this substitution is that olive oil has a milder flavor than sesame oil, so it won't overpower the other ingredients and flavors in the dish.

Tofu Sesame Honey Prawns Replace the prawns with 300 grams of firm tofu, cut into cubes. Follow the same instructions as above, substituting the tofu for the prawns.



Coconut Mango Rice Pudding - This creamy, tropical rice pudding is the perfect complement to the savory and sweet flavors of the Sesame Honey Prawns. It is light and refreshing, making it a great balance to the heavier flavors of the main dish.


Coconut Lime Shrimp Skewers: These flavorful shrimp skewers are the perfect accompaniment to the Coconut Mango Rice Pudding. The sweetness of the mango pairs nicely with the citrusy lime and the crunch of the coconut. The shrimp are cooked to perfection and make a delicious addition to the meal.




FAQ

Q: What type of rice should be used in the recipe?

A: Long-grain white rice should be used in this recipe.



Q: How much water should be used?

A: You should use 2 cups of water for every 1 cup of rice.

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Fun facts:

Fun Fact 1: The use of honey in cooking is believed to have originated in China over 4,000 years ago. It is also believed to have been a favorite of the ancient Greeks and Romans, who used it to sweeten their dishes.

Fun Fact 2: Sesame seeds have been a popular ingredient in cooking for centuries, and were even used in Ancient Egyptian cuisine. The ancient Greeks and Romans also used sesame seeds to make bread, and it is believed that the famous Roman emperor Nero was a fan of sesame honey prawns.