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Jumbo prawns with Champagne and dill sauce

For a special lunch (Anniversaries, Valentine’s day, Mothers' Day etc) or dinner party these Jumbo prawns with Champagne and dill sauce make an excellent starter. The butter sauce can be made ahead so the cooking only takes 5-8 minutes. Serve it with a salad or some blini.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: French
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 jumbo prawns in the shell with heads on
  • 1 clove of garlic sliced
  • 1 shallot chopped
  • 2 Tbsp soft butter or dairy free spread
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 handful of dill chopped
  • 1 cup of Champagne or Cava
  • Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the butter with the garlic and shallot and cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes. Add the dill and set aside.
  2. Heat a large pan. Add a drop of oil and cook the prawns for a couple of minutes on both sides, until the shell turns pink. Add the butter sauce and the fizzy, turn up the heat. Let it sizzle for a few seconds, then put a lid on and let them steam.
  3. Serve at once with the sauce pored over them.