From the galley:
Boiled Prawns
This is perhaps the most low maintenance way to cook prawns.
Boil, dunk in butter, consume.
All the flavor, with none of the fuss. Enjoy!
Cook Time: 3-4 minutes Prep Time: 7 minutes Serves: 1 - 3
Ingredients
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1 lb of spot prawns; thawed, shell on
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[wild spot prawns do not need de veined]​
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1/4 cup rolled [or other high quality] butter
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1 lemon
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3 cloves garlic, minced
Directions
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Bring a large pot of salty water to a rolling boil
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Add thawed spot prawns to boiling water
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Boil for about 90 seconds, or until they float
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The smallest ones will cook through first -- have a slotted spoon handy to remove shrimp as they finish
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In a small kettle, melt butter minced garlic, and the juice of one lemon together
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Grab a roll of paper towels, and an empty bowl for your shells. Dig in!
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Note: While boiling the prawns, a large amount of vibrant orange foam may float to the surface, and coat the prawns. Don't be concerned! Wild, cold water prawns have a high fat content -- which is what makes them so delicious.