Monday, February 9, 2009

Flambe Prawns with Snow Peas


Serves: 4

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon butter
3 pound (1 1/2 kg) green prawns, peeled and vein removed
1 small red pepper (capsicum), cut into 3/4 inch (2 cm) strips
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1 tablespoon chili sauce
Grated rind of 1 lemon
Freshly ground black pepper
3 1/2 ounces (100 g) snow peas, topped and tailed
2 tablespoons cognac

Microwave Method:

1. Melt butter for 30 seconds on HIGH. Add prawns, pepper, chives, chili sauce, lemon rind and black pepper. Mix well.
2. Cook for 6-7 minutes on MEDIUM, stirring every 2 minutes.
3. Stir in snow peas and cook for a further 2-3 minutes on MEDIUM.
4. Heat cognac for 20 seconds on HIGH. Ignite and pour over prawns.
5. Serve immediately.

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