On Mon, 18 Oct 2004 15:31:41 GMT, Gal Called J.J. wrote:

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> Subject: Garlic Prawns (Shrimp)
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>> Does anyone have a good Garlic Prawns Recipe, Please Help..........
>
> I made this one last month -- it's very good if you make sure you've
> got sauce on each bite:
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> Garlic Prawns in Lemon & Butter Sauce
>
> 16 large prawns, peeled and deveined
> 1/4 C. butter, divided use
> 2 large cloves garlic, finely minced
> 1/2 tsp. salt
> 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
> 1 T. lemon juice
> 1 T. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
>
> In large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 T. butter. Sauté
> prawns for 2 minutes, or until just pink. Add garlic; do not brown.
> Add remaining butter and stir until melted. Season with salt, pepper,
> and lemon juice. Remove from heat and garnish with parsley. Serve
> immediately, serves four.

Have you tried sauteing the Garlic first and then adding the shrimp?
Otherwise the schrimp may tend to get over done.
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