Name: Honey prawns
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds; 1/2 cup dried packaged breadcrumbs; 500 gram medium uncooked prawns, peeled, deveined, tails intact; 1/4 cup plain flour; 1 small egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup honey; stir-fried vegetables and cooked jasmine rice, to serve

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds

1/2 cup dried packaged breadcrumbs

500 gram medium uncooked prawns, peeled, deveined, tails intact

1/4 cup plain flour

1 small egg, lightly beaten

1/4 cup honey

stir-fried vegetables and cooked jasmine rice, to serve

Method

1.Place sesame seeds in a small saucepan over moderate heat. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to a small bowl. Combine 1 tablespoon of the seeds and breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl. Season.

2.Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan-forced). Line a baking tray with baking paper.

3.For each prawn, hold tail while turning to coat lightly in flour; shake off excess. Dip into egg, then breadcrumb mixture to coat lightly. Place on prepared tray. Bake for 8 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked.

4.Heat honey in a small microwave-safe bowl in microwave on medium (50%), in 20-second bursts, until runny.

5.Place prawns in a bowl; drizzle with honey. Toss gently to combine, then sprinkle with remaining sesame seeds. Serve immediately with vegetables and rice.

Try panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) for best results.
Note

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