1/2 stick (2 oz) 50 g butter
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
12 raw Dublin Bay prawns in shells
3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
4 tbsp (60 ml) brandy
salt and pepper
lemon wedges, to garnish
method
1. Melt the butter with the oil in a large heavy-based frying pan.
2. Add the prawns and garlic and fry over a high heat for 5 minutes, tossing the prawns constantly.
3. Sprinkle the brandy over the prawns with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve the prawns immediately, garnished with lemon wedges.
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