Honeyed Prawns (Shrimp)-

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 14

Sweet and succulent Honeyed Prawns recipe

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 tablespoon olive oil
	1 teaspoon minced garlic
	1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
	1 1/2 kg whole green prawns ( raw , shelled but with the tail intact )
	3 tablespoons honey
	2 teaspoons soy sauce ( or tamari sauce )
	2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

269

Sugar

16g

Fat

If you're looking for a quick and easy seafood dish that's guaranteed to leave your taste buds buzzing, then you need to try honeyed prawns. This Chinese cuisine-inspired recipe is ideal for lunch, dinner or as an appetizer for dinner parties. This recipe gets its sweetness from the honey and tamari sauce that caramelizes and coats the prawns for a sweet and salty taste of delight. With a prep time of 10 minutes and a cook time of less than 15 minutes, this recipe can be on your plate in no time.

Instructions

1.	Heat the olive oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat.
2.	Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
3.	Add the prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink.
4.	Add the honey and soy sauce and stir gently to coat the prawns evenly.
5.	Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately over rice or noodles.

PROS

This recipe is a perfect blend of salty and sweet flavors and makes for a mouth-watering seafood dish.

The honeyed prawns are quick, easy, and simple to prepare and will tantalize your taste buds.

CONS

The high cholesterol in prawns might pose a risk for people with high cholesterol levels.

Moreover, the high sodium in the soy sauce could make this recipe less than ideal for people with high blood pressure or sodium sensitivity.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Prawns are packed with protein and other essential nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids, which help to keep your heart and brain healthy.
Furthermore, the honey used in this recipe has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can benefit your immune system.