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Prawn Traybake in yuzu and sesame

A umami-rich take on Prawn Traybake, built on yuzu and sesame and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 1 hr 5 min and easily enough for 8 people.

4.6 from 4,092 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook40 min
Serves8
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Prawn Traybake in yuzu and sesame
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the yuzu and sesame 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. Cover and cook low and slow, stirring now and then, until rich and spoonable.

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

Add the asparagus 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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