Devilled prawns

serves 6
ingredients
2 garlic cloves, crushed
125g/4oz onions, finely
chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons dry sherry
1⁄2 tablespoon fresh thyme and
oregano leaves
400g/14oz cooked peeled and
deveined prawns
150ml/5fl oz double cream
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
salt and freshly ground
black pepper
1⁄2 tablespoon finely chopped
fresh parsley, to garnish
• In a heavy saucepan or frying pan
over a medium heat, sweat the
garlic and onions in the oil until
softened. Add the sherry, thyme
and oregano, and season with salt
and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
• Stir in the cream and let the liquid
reduce a bit. Add the prawns and
cook for 2 minutes, but no longer.
• Remove from the heat and serve
immediately, sprinkled with the
paprika and parsley.