garlicprawns

Zesty garlic prawns

  • Serves 2
  • Prep time: 5 mins | Cooking time: 10 mins

Succulent prawns, cooked in garlic with the added bite of lemon zest and basil

Ingredients

  • frozen prawn cutlets

  • garlic

  • 1 large lemon

  • fresh basil leaves

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • Cottage Lane bread

  • salt and pepper

Method

  1. Thaw prawns according to instructions on the pack.

  2. Grate lemon rind and cut into strips.

  3. Take 4 cloves of garlic, peel and crush.

  4. Bring a frypan to moderate heat, add olive oil and crushed garlic cloves.

  5. Cook until oil is scented with garlic (do not overcook), then remove and discard garlic.

  6. Add prawns to the pan and cook on a high heat for a few minutes.

  7. Add the lemon rind, basil leaves and toss.

  8. Season with sea salt and ground pepper and serve immediately onto a warmed plate. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and slices of lemon.

  9. Accompany with generous slices of crusty bread.