Soups and Starters Recipes - Grilled Prawns with Garlic and Herb Butter Recipe

  
 

Soups and Starters Recipes - Grilled Prawns with Garlic and Herb Butter Recipe

Ingredients

Serve 4

  • 8 raw Dublin Bay prawns in the shell, weighing at least 125 g/4 oz each

  • 125 g/4 oz butter

  • 1 garlic clove, crushed

  • 4 tablespoons mixed herbs, such as parsley, tarragon and chervil, very finely chopped

  • salt and pepper 

To garnish:

  • lemon wedges

  • sprigs of watercress and herbs

Method:

  1. Cut the prawns in half lengthways, remove the gut and wash under cold running water. Dry with absorbent kitchen paper.

  2. Lay the prawns shell side down on a baking sheet. Blend the butter, garlic and herbs together and season to taste with salt and pepper.

  3. Spread the herb butter over the prawns and cook under a preheated, very hot grill for 3-4 minutes.

  4. Arrange on warmed plates and garnish with the lemon, sprigs of watercress and herbs. Serve immediately.