Honey Prawns (Shrimp) Recipe

Name: Honey Prawns (Shrimp)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons cornflour; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1/3 cup honey; 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 kg prawns (raw or green medium peeled and deveined); 1 carrot (medium peeled halved and sliced diagonally); 1 garlic clove (finely chopped); 2 teaspoons sesame seeds; 150 g snow peas (trimmed); 4 green onions (cut into 5cm lenghts)

Servings: persons

1
Whisk cornflour and 1 tablespoon stock in a jug until smooth and stir in honey and remaining stock.
2
Heat a wok over medium high heat and add 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat.
3
Stir fry prawns, in batches, for 2 to 3 minutes or until just turning pink and transfer to a bowl.
4
Heat remaining oil in wok and add carrot and stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until just tender and then add garlic, sesame seeds and snow peas and stir fry for 2 minutes.
5
Return prawns to the wok and add honey mixture and green onion and stir fry for 2 minutes or until sauce boils and thickens and prawns are cook through.
6
Serve.

283

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons cornflour, 1/2 cup chicken stock, 1/3 cup honey, 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil, and more.

Yes, Honey Prawns (Shrimp) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Honey Prawns (Shrimp)

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Variations & substitutions

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