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Method
In a small pan, heat 1½tbsp of the oil and the garlic over a very low heat for 10 minutes. Add the anchovy fillets and cook for 3 minutes, stirring to break up slightly. Set aside.
In a large frying pan, heat the remaining oil and fry the prawns with a couple of pinches of salt for 3 minutes until pink.
Toss the anchovy and garlic oil through the prawns and scatter with the parsley. Serve with lemon wedges alongside crusty bread for dipping.
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
- 3 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
- 350g (12oz) raw king prawns
- 2tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges, and crusty bread, to serve
Top Tip for making Prawns in Anchovy Butter
When there’s just the two of you, this would make a lovely supper dish, served piping hot on garlicky, buttered toast. Pure comfort food, and so quick!