Recipe from a ReaderShrimps/Prawns with Garlic

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Recipe from a Reader
Shrimps/Prawns with Garlic

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. shrimps/prawns
• 5(big) or 8(small) cloves of garlic(chopped)
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• half tsp. butter(optional)
• salt(sea salt is better) and pepper
• a pinch of chili or cayenne powder(depends how spicy you want the recipe to be)

Directions:

1. Wash the shrimps/prawns and place them in a frying pan.
2. Add 1 TBS of water then add garlic, chili/cayenne powder, salt and pepper and cover.
3. Cook over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes
4. Reduce heat to low and cook for 4-5 more minutes until the the shrimps/prawns are cooked(do not overcook).
5. Shake the frying pan or stir the ingredients as they cook.
6. Add extra virgin olive oil with half a tsp of butter(optional) after cooking.