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Buttered Prawns with Tomatoes and Olives

  • 4 plum tomatoes, peeled and deseeded, cut into 4-6 wedges16 medium-large green (raw) prawns, peeled and deveined50g unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried chilli flakes
  • 50g Kalamata olives, pips removed, sliced
  • 20ml arak, Pernod or white wine
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 2 tblsp parsley, finely chopped

Place a large frying pan over high heat.  When hot, add 1 tablespoon of butter and the prawns, and saute for 2 minutes, shaking the pan, until the prawns become opaque but are not yet cooked.


Add the tomatoes, chilli and olives to the pan.  Cook for another 2 minutes.  The prawns should be just cooked.


Add the arak or white wine, and simmer for 1 minute.  Add the remaining butter, garlic and parsley.  Stir until the butter is incorporated.  The sauce will still be a bit runny.


Serve immediately with bread to mop up the delicious sauce.

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