Chef note
The glaze should lacquer the prawns, not drown them. Keep the pan hot and the finish quick.
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Coastal glaze
Pan-African Honey-Glazed Prawns with Garlic and Chili
SeafoodCoastal glazeServes 2 to 48 ingredients4 steps
Ingredients
200g large prawns
1/2 cup honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon crushed chilies
1 tablespoon chopped spring onions
Method
1
Set a wok over high heat and add the olive and sesame oils.
2
Add the garlic and prawns, then toss continuously until the prawns are just cooked.
3
Pour in the honey and soy sauce, add the crushed chilies, and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the glaze tightens.
4
Transfer to a warm skillet or plate and finish with spring onions.
Plating direction
Arrange the honey-glazed prawns in a neat circular pattern in the center of a dark, matte-finished plate. Drizzle any remaining glaze around the prawns and finish with a delicate sprinkle of micro-coriander and finely sliced red chili for a touch of color and freshness.
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