Shrimps

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Shrimps are smaller than prawns but bursting with flavour. We do a potted shrimp with butter flavoured with nutmeg or cayenne. Delicious with toast as a starter.

Garlic shrimp is another favourite. Melt a knob of butter and some olive oil in large frying-pan until foaming. Add 4 cloves of garlic and 1 onion, both finely chopped and stir until tender. Now add 500 grams of cooked, peeled shrimp and gently heat through; about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and mix in 2 tablespoons lemon juice and some black pepper. Eat with crusty bread and a green salad.

As a variation, stir in some ready cooked rice plus a handful of chopped flat leaf parsley and let it warm up, before adding the shrimp. Quick and comforting.