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Sweet Honey Shrimp Recipe Glazed Seafood Delight

Sweet Honey Shrimp Delight

A quick and easy dish of succulent king prawns coated in a sticky, sweet and savory honey-soy glaze. Perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 330

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g raw king prawns peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable or rapeseed oil
For the Honey Glaze Sauce
  • 80 ml runny honey
  • 60 ml light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
For Garnish
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 spring onions finely sliced

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Prawns: If your prawns are not already prepared, make sure they are peeled and deveined. For a guide on how to do this properly, BBC Good Food has a great tutorial. Pat them thoroughly dry with kitchen roll. In a medium bowl, toss the prawns with the cornflour, salt, and black pepper until they are lightly and evenly coated.
  2. Mix the Sauce: In a separate small bowl or jug, whisk together all the sauce ingredients: runny honey, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set this aside.
  3. Heat the Pan: Place a large frying pan or skillet over a medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. Allow the oil to get hot – you should see it shimmer slightly.
  4. Cook the Prawns: Carefully add the coated prawns to the hot pan in a single layer. It's important not to overcrowd the pan, so you may need to do this in two batches. What works best for me is giving them enough space to sizzle rather than steam. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, just until they turn pink and opaque. They cook very quickly!
  5. Remove the Prawns: Once cooked, use a slotted spoon to remove the prawns from the pan and set them aside on a plate.
  6. Simmer the Sauce: Pour the prepared honey glaze sauce into the same pan. Bring it to a gentle simmer, scraping up any tasty browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  7. Thicken the Glaze: Allow the sauce to bubble away for 2-3 minutes. It will thicken slightly and become glossy as the honey caramelises. Keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn’t burn.
  8. Combine and Serve: Return the cooked prawns to the pan with the sauce. Toss everything together for about 30 seconds until all the prawns are beautifully coated in the sticky glaze.
  9. Garnish and Enjoy: Immediately transfer the Sweet Honey Shrimp Delight to a serving dish. Garnish with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and finely sliced spring onions before serving. This is best enjoyed straight away while it's hot.

Notes

This dish is best served immediately over a bed of steamed rice or with stir-fried vegetables to soak up the extra glaze.