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Japanese Prawn Traybake

The kind of Japanese plate you make on repeat. soy and ginger, a proper bake, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.7 from 458 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook40 min
Serves4
LevelAdvanced
Free to cook
Japanese Prawn Traybake
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the soy and ginger elements, and pat the prawn dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the prawn. Transfer to the oven and bake until set, bubbling and golden on top.

Stir in the soy sauce and the rest of the soy and ginger flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the green beans along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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