Garlic prawns

Quick and easy to prepare, these Garlic Prawns are perfect all year round. If you want to make it a main meal simply increase the number of prawns and add a fresh salad on the side. We guarantee there won’t be any leftovers. Thanks to Ballantyne for the inspiration!

Preparation & cooking time

25 minutes

Serves 

4

Ingredients

125g Butter

1 tablespoon dijon mustard

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 - 3 tablespoons chopped parsley, plus extra to garnish

450g medium prawns, shells removed, with tails attached and deveined

Salt and pepper to taste

Method

• Place the butter, dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic and parsley in a shallow pan and heat gently until the butter melts completely.
• Add the prawns to the mixture, tossing to coat. Cook gently, stirring, for about 5 minutes, until the prawns are pink and opaque.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper and sprinkle with parsley.
• Serve with crusty bread.