Stir Fried Prawns Recipe

1 kg green king prawns

4 teaspoons sesame seeds

1/4 cup cornflour

1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper

4 teaspoons vegetable oil

1 teaspoon sesame oil

4 spring onions / shallots, sliced

1 plump clove garlic, crushed

2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger

1/3 cup honey

4 teaspoons salt-reduced soy sauce

4 teaspoons chilli sauce

8 teaspoons lemon juice

Shell and de-vein prawns; leave the tail and the last shell segment attached

Fry sesame seeds in a heavy - based pan over a medium heat, until seeds are toasted

Place prawns, cornflour and lemon pepper in a bowl; toss until evenly coated

Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok, or a heavy-based frying pan, on a medium-high heat

Add prawns and stir-fry using a wooden spoon or spatula, just until prawns turn pink, about 3 minutes

Remove prawns from pan to a warm serving plate; keep warm

Add remaining vegetable and sesame oil to wok with spring onions, garlic and ginger; stir-fry for 2 minutes

Add honey, soy sauce, chilli sauce and lemon juice

Bring to the boil, stirring continuously

Pour over the prawns, sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve

To 'toast' sesame seeds, put them in a dry heavy-based pall over a medium heat until golden; shake pan frequently. The seeds brown in their own oil

When cooking with honey, always rinse the pan or wok with water as soon as the food is served. This makes the pan easier to clean

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