Roasted Prawns with Pak Choi
Prep
15 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Roasted Prawns with Pak Choi is an Asian inspired dish combining succulent king prawns with tender pak choi. Garlic, ginger, sesame oil and soy sauce create an aromatic sauce, finished with fresh lime juice and a hint of chilli heat. Topped with sesame seeds and spring onions, this dish takes just 15 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or impressive entertaining.
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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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