Fish & Seafood Sides & Snacks

Miso Honey Glazed Prawns

Quick and flavourful prawns glazed with red miso paste, honey, and Asian aromatics. A perfect weeknight dinner ready in 40 minutes, with most time spent marinating.

By Ricky Robinson Updated January 7, 2025

Miso and honey are two ingredients that work brilliantly together, creating a sweet-salty balance that transforms simple prawns into something special. This recipe takes about 40 minutes from start to finish, but most of that time is hands-off while the prawns marinate.

The marinade does most of the heavy lifting here - red miso brings a deep, savoury flavour while honey adds sweetness and helps create a lovely glaze.

What started as a way to use up leftover red miso has become a regular in the kitchen, especially on busy weeknights when something tasty but straightforward is needed. The combination of mirin, soy sauce, fresh ginger and garlic creates layers of flavour without any fussy techniques.

Miso Honey Glazed Prawns recipe image
Miso Honey Glazed Prawns

You'll want to give the prawns about 20-30 minutes in the marinade - just enough time to set the table and prepare any sides. Plain rice and some steamed greens work well, but noodles are equally good. The cooking itself is quick and simple: the prawns need just a few minutes in a hot pan until they're pink and the sauce has thickened slightly.

The finishing touches - a scatter of sesame seeds, fresh spring onions, and chilli flakes if you fancy them - aren't just for show. They add texture and a fresh bite that lifts the whole dish. The result is a proper dinner that feels a bit special, without any complicated steps or hard-to-find ingredients. The sesame oil used for cooking adds a subtle nutty note that works well with the other Asian flavours.

Miso Honey Glazed Prawns

Honey Miso Prawns
Total Time 50 min
Servings 4 servings
Calories 245 cal
Protein 28g

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Wok or Large Pan

Instructions

  1. 1
    In a small bowl, combine the red miso paste, honey, mirin, soy sauce, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
  2. 2
    Place the prawns in a separate bowl and pour over half of the marinade. Mix well to ensure all prawns are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
  3. 3
    Heat the sesame oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
  4. 4
    Once hot, add the marinated prawns in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink.
  5. 5
    Turn the prawns over and pour the remaining marinade into the pan. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the prawns are fully cooked through and the sauce has slightly thickened.
  6. 6
    Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with sesame seeds, sliced spring onions, and chilli flakes if desired.
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Serving Suggestions

Serve over steamed rice or noodles with a side of steamed pak choi or green beans for a complete meal.

Variations

For extra heat, double the chilli flakes or add fresh sliced chilli to the marinade. You can also swap prawns for salmon fillets.

Miso Honey Glazed Prawns

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