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Butterflied lemon-and-lime prawns

By Abigail Donnelly
4
Easy

Ingredients

  • 12 large prawns
  • 1 T olive oil
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 limes
  • 50 g softened butter
  • Radish slivers
  • Lemon juice

Method

Clean the large prawns, then, using a sharp knife, carefully slice along their bellies to make to slit. Place a pan over a medium to high heat, toss the prawns in olive oil and season to taste, then add to the pan and fry until coral in colour.
Mix the zest of 1 lemon and limes into softened butter, then add to the pan at the last minute and toss with the prawns Serve with crunchy radish slivers and lemon juice.