Roasted Prawns with Pak Choi
Prep
15 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in just 35 minutes and tastes like you've spent hours in the kitchen. Roasted prawns with pak choi is a simple yet elegant dish that celebrates fresh, quality ingredients without breaking the bank. The prawns are coated in a fragrant mixture of sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, then roasted until pink and tender, while the pak choi becomes wonderfully crispy at the edges. Pak choi is packed with vitamin C and calcium, making this not only delicious but genuinely good for you too. The bright lime juice and sesame seeds add the perfect finishing touches, transforming humble ingredients into something restaurant worthy.
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Ingredients
- 500 gking prawns(peeled and deveined)
- 600 gpak choi(halved lengthwise)
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 2 cmfresh ginger(finely grated)
- 3 tablespoonssesame oil
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 2 tablespoonssoy sauce
- 1lime juice(freshly squeezed)
- ½ teaspoonred chilli flakes
- 2 tablespoonssesame seeds(white or black)
- 2spring onions(sliced)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Pat the prawns dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl.
Tip: Dry prawns will roast better and brown more evenly.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, olive oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, lime juice, and red chilli flakes to create the marinade.
Tip: Make the marinade while the oven heats to save time.
- 3
Add two-thirds of the marinade to the prawns, toss gently to coat evenly, and set aside for 5 minutes.
Tip: Don't marinate too long as the acid in the lime juice can toughen the delicate prawns.
- 4
Arrange the pak choi cut-side up on a large roasting tray, drizzle with the remaining marinade, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Tip: Place pak choi on the tray first so it has time to soften.
- 5
Nestle the marinated prawns among the pak choi pieces on the same tray.
Tip: Arrange them in a single layer for even cooking.
- 6
Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the prawns are pink and opaque, and the pak choi is tender with lightly charred edges.
Tip: Don't overcook the prawns or they will become rubbery.
- 7
Remove from the oven and sprinkle the sesame seeds and sliced spring onions over the top immediately while still hot.
Tip: The heat will enhance the fragrance of the sesame seeds.
- 8
Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice or noodles if desired.
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