Roasted Prawns with Pak Choi
Prep
15 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Succulent king prawns roasted until golden and tender, served alongside garlicky pak choi with a touch of sesame oil and fresh ginger for an elegant yet simple Asian-inspired dish.
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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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