Garlic butter prawns

You can make these garlic butter prawns as a treat for the family, or as an easy way to entertain a crowd of friends. This is a super simple recipe, with only 3 main ingredients, and only takes minutes to cook! The prawns are pan-fried in their shells in garlic butter, ensuring they remain juicy and succulent.

📝 Ingredients

• 10 ounces / 300 grams unpeeled raw prawns (shrimp) (approx 20 prawns)
• 2 ounces / 60 grams unsalted butter
• 1 - 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
• 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Using a pair of scissors, cut a slit down the back of the prawn from just behind the head, right down to the tail.
2. 2Use the point of the scissors to ease the black vein out.
3. 3Melt the butter in a wok and add the oil and garlic. The butter/oil should be hot enough for the prawns to sizzle gently when they are added.
4. 4You may need to do this in batches.Pat the prawns with a piece of paper towel to remove any excess moisture.Add the prawns to the wok in a single layer and fry them gently until they start to turn pink. This will take between 3 to 4 minutes.
5. 5Turn the prawns over with a spatula and fry them for another 3 to 4 minutes until they are completely pink and cooked through.
6. 6Transfer the prawns to a serving dish and keep them warm while you fry the remaining prawns.