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Pan-fried Soy & Honey Prawns
By Michelle | April 23, 2008
A few months ago I raved about my little discovery and shared my favourite prawn recipe. Now, here’s another one with an Eastern twist to it. Yes yes, I know. I used soy sauce and honey AGAIN. Seriously though, it’s a classic combination that will make a dessert taste even better. Just kidding, but you know what I mean. 
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This sassy seafood dish is heading to Susan from Food Blogga who is hosting an Osteoporosis Food Event.
Pan-fried Soy & Honey Prawns
Preparation: 20 mins - Cooking: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 10 whole shell-on prawns, weighing about 400g (1 lb)
- 15ml (1 tbsp) sesame oil
- 15ml (1 tbsp) vegetable oil
- 30ml (2 tbsp) dark soy sauce
- 30ml (2 tbsp) honey
- 15ml (1 tbsp) lime juice, freshly squeezed (optional)
Method
- With a sharp knife, score down the back of the shrimp. Remove the thin, digestive tract with the tip of the knife. Repeat with the rest of the prawns. Rinse the prawns under running water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat the two oils in a large frying pan. When the pan is really hot, place the prawns in a single layer in the pan.
- Add the soy sauce to the prawns immediately. Make sure the prawns get coated with the soy sauce. Fry for about 1 minute.
- Turn each prawn on its other side, then add the honey to the prawns and make sure it gets evenly spread. After about 1 minute the prawns should be pink and cooked through. If not, fry for just a little bit longer.
- Remove the prawns, drizzle with lime juice and serve immediately.
Serving Suggestion
- Serve with Leek & Mushroom Noodles on the side.
Note
- To serve more people, simply multiply the ingredients accordingly.
Topics: Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Main Course, Wheat Free, a) 30 mins or less |
April 23rd, 2008 at 22:57
Isn’t there some rule about savory dishes that says if using soy sauce you must also use honey? If not, then we should write one, because they are brilliant together. So is this dish. Thanks for a healthful, easy, and lovely entry for Beautiful Bones, Michelle. Cheers, Susan
April 24th, 2008 at 13:06
My husband loves shrimp, Michelle. This looks yummy!
April 24th, 2008 at 18:07
Looks really good.
But since I had to move in with “Big Bear” (my girlfriend kicked me out of her rented trailer house), I am NOT allowed to use soy sauce on ANYTHING. He would beat me to a pulp if he found any chinese ingredients in his trailer.
But, next time he goes beer drinking with his buddies at the shop (he stays drunk and gone for days on end), I am going to try your recipe.
I may even take a batch down to the collection agency where I work and share it. You probably read on SeriousEats that I am the “STAR” collector at the agency.
Not as much fun as when I was working as a PROFESSIONAL CHEF (I graduated from Peter Kump’s Culinary School, you understand), but I simply HAVE to supplement my food stamps some way.
Thanks for a great idea.
April 24th, 2008 at 18:17
These sound perfect! I once made a shrimp dish that had honey, and I really enjoyed it.
April 25th, 2008 at 13:06
Mmmmm, how I would love to dive into those prawns. Soy and honey is a perfect combination
April 25th, 2008 at 13:59
Please excuse the poster who calls himself “chiff0nade.” This is a renowned internet troll who has plagued me (and others) for over three years. He generally splashes food blogs with some nonsense about being a professional chef and is very insulting. I would never diss another foodie - it’s not my way. Please feel free to delete his comment (above). For more information, please e-mail me and I’ll be happy to fill you in.
Your prawns look out of this world and my BF loves shrimp and Asian flavors. Also, they do not look time consuming! Great for summer eating outside where we can peel the prawns and be messy :D. You know this will be going on the menu!
<3 Chiffy
April 25th, 2008 at 18:48
My mother, chiff0nade, is such a nice person. I mean I wouldn’t speak to her for YEARS after her third divorce (I think I was fathered by her third husband, but I am awaiting DNA test results).
But then my ex-husband (a chinese immigrant who is now a famous dentist in NYC) dumped me and I can understand mother’s (Louise) feelings.
We both just adore dishes such as your Pan-fried Soy & Honey Prawns. And she should NOT be intimidated by that bully Big Bear simply because she loves ingredients like soy sauce.
I mean I learned a few things while I was in jail. And one of them is that I REALLY needed to reconcile with my mother Louise (she is known all over the internet as chiff0nade).
Thank you for your great post and beautiful photos. I really home mom will make the recipe soon and call me up for a shared dinner.
May 1st, 2008 at 01:05
That looks absolutely heavenly! my husband made a soy honey glaze seared tuna last night, and to tell you the truth that is the first I had heard of honey and soy, thought it was a GRAND idea and yours looks sooooo good!
May 5th, 2008 at 18:11
Please excuse my wife. She’s been known to sneak a few extra diet pills now and then. They tend to inhibit her rational thinking.
Now that she’s going through “The Change,” we try to eat soy products as much as possible. ANd honey is such a natural partner for soy sauce. The only thing I’d add is some garlic and maybe some scallion. Looks Delicious! THANKS
May 9th, 2008 at 13:44
this dish looks so yummy!! one of my favorite foods is the large prawns with the head on…can’t find enough recipes for them!! now i have another to add to my collection!!
May 14th, 2008 at 14:58
Just wanted to comment that the second I saw that lovely picture of the prawns in their shell I had to say something! These look great. Americans just don’t cook shrimp/prawns, etc. in their shell often enough. I just absolutely love the look and the taste when you deshell and have to lick the sauce off your fingers! this is a winner.
May 17th, 2008 at 19:21
OMG look at that picture! How absolutely beautiful Michelle! And I agree with Foodblogga - there should be a rule like the NSWH rule (no soy without honey)