Description
This vibrant Honey, Sesame & Orange King Prawns recipe combines succulent king prawns with a fragrant sauce made from fresh orange juice, honey, and a hint of Chinese five-spice. Coated in sesame seeds and cornflour, then stir-fried to perfection, these prawns are finished with spring onions and served alongside fluffy long-grain rice for a delicious, quick, and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 large orange, zested and juiced
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp low-salt soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
For the Prawns
- 3 tbsp cornflour
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- Generous pinch of Chinese five-spice powder
- Pinch of salt
- 300g raw king prawns
- 3 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil
- 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
- 2 spring onions, sliced
To Serve
- 200g long-grain rice, cooked
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the sesame oil, orange zest and juice, honey, low-salt soy sauce, and rice vinegar until well combined. Set this sauce mixture aside.
- Prepare the Coating: In a separate bowl, combine the cornflour, sesame seeds, Chinese five-spice powder, and a pinch of salt. This mixture will give the prawns a flavorful, crispy coating.
- Butterfly the Prawns: Using a small knife, run it down the back of each king prawn to butterfly them. This helps the sauce adhere better and ensures even cooking.
- Coat the Prawns: Toss the butterflied prawns through the cornflour and sesame seed mixture until they are well coated.
- Cook the Prawns: Heat the sunflower or vegetable oil in a large wok or frying pan over high heat until very hot. Add the sliced garlic and sizzle for about 10 seconds, being careful not to burn it.
- Stir-fry the Prawns: Add the coated prawns along with any leftover cornflour and sesame seed mixture from the bowl to the wok. Stir-fry vigorously for several minutes until the prawns turn pink and the sesame seeds become golden.
- Remove the Prawns: Transfer the cooked prawns to a plate and set aside to keep warm.
- Thicken the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the hot wok and bubble it over high heat for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Combine Prawns and Sauce: Return the prawns to the wok and stir well to coat them evenly with the thickened sauce. Heat through for an additional 30 seconds to meld the flavors.
- Serve: Sprinkle the sliced spring onions over the prawns and serve immediately with cooked long-grain rice.
Notes
- Using low-salt soy sauce helps reduce the overall sodium content; adjust quantities according to your taste and dietary guidelines.
- Butterflying the prawns not only enhances sauce absorption but also ensures even cooking.
- The sesame seeds add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor—do not skip them!
- If preferred, you can substitute sunflower oil with vegetable or canola oil for frying.
- Cooked long-grain rice pairs best with this dish, but steamed jasmine rice works well too for a fragrant touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: honey sesame prawns, orange prawns, king prawns stir fry, sesame orange sauce, easy prawn recipe, quick Asian prawn dish
