Garlic Butter Prawns

I am currently having a love affair with seafood, especially shellfish. I discovered this recipe last night.

What you'll need:

• 750g jumbo prawns (cooked)
• 12 tbsp butter
• 4 garlic cloves (crushed)
• 60ml white wine
• 1 lemon (juice and zest)
• A handful of fresh parsley (chopped)
• Salt and pepper
• Lemon wedges to serve
• A loaf of ciabatta or similar bread

(Serves 4)

In a large frying pan melt 2 tbsp of the butter on a medium-low heat and add the minced garlic, stirring frequently so it softens but doesn't brown (about 2 minutes). Add the wine, lemon zest and lemon juice and increase the heat to bring to the boil. Boil for around a minute until reduced by half and turn down the heat again. Melt in the remaining 10 tbsp butter, one at a time and add salt and pepper/more garlic and lemon as needed. 

When all the butter has melted into a creamy sauce add the prawns and coat well. Cook for 3-5 minutes to ensure they are piping hot. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with the lemon wedges and sliced ciabatta.

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