Marinated Butterfly Shrimps

Source: Yummy Magazine, June 2008 Issue


1 Butterfly 1/2 kilo tiger prawns.
2 Season with salt and pepper.
3 Add a couple of tablespoons olive oil to coat all the shrimps.
4 Marinate for 15 minutes.
5 In a non0stick pan, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add 2 tbsp cooking oil.
6 Pan fry the prawns in batches.

It was actually Darwin who first tried this dish during his and Blossom's birthday party. The guests loved it. Then I tried it once for dinner and it didn't taste as good. Darwin just gave me his signature yabang grin. I asked him what else he did that his version was a lot better. He spilled it but yet again with that angas look on his face as if telling me he cooks better than me! Grrrrr.... Well it turned out he spiced it up a bit by adding minced garlic to the marinade. So that was it....

Now that it's my second time doing this dish, I of course added the garlic already. =)

Darwin's Verdict: 5 stars! Passed with flying colors! =)

Comments: yummy-licious!

My Verdict: I love et!!! The garlic works wonders! This will definitely be a regular.

**Tip#1: Add a dash of Maggi Magic Sarap to the prawns for marinade and mix it to coat evenly. Generously sprinkle coarse black pepper. Sprinkle some more while frying.

**Tip #2: When done frying all the prawns, you can use the remaining oil and toasted garlic left on the pan for fried rice. The spicy taste of the pepper and the toasted garlic on the fried rice is the best!