4 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons black peppercorns, crushed coarsley
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon brandy
500g (1lb) green prawns, shelled, cleaned and split lengthwise
olive oil
chopped parsley
1/2 cup cream
Crush garlic with salt, add crushed peppercorns, lemon juice and brandy. Mix well.
Place prawns in saucepan or in heavy, individual iron dishes. Add garlic mixture and enough olive oil to cover and cook quickly until prawns just change color. Stir in cream. Serve hot and sizzling in small bowls garnished with chopped parsley.
