Potted Prawns

Serves 6


Ingredients:

350g peeled small prawns
salt
cayenne pepper, to taste
1 tsp lemon juice
½ tsp ground ginger
¾ cup (175g) butter
3 tsp finely chopped fresh chives
chives and lemon slices (optional), to garnish
French bread or buttered toast, to serve


Method:

• If using thawed frozen prawns, pat dry with absorbent kitchen paper. Put prawns in a bowl with salt, cayenne pepper, lemon juice and ground ginger. Set aside in a cool place.
• In a saucepan, melt butter over a very low heat. Pour the clear liquid into a bowl, leaving the milky residue in the pan. Stir in chopped chives. Leave to stand for 20 minutes.
• Divide prawns between 6 small ramekin dishes. Spoon chive butter over, pressing prawns down until covered with butter. Chill until firm. Garnish with chives and lemon slices, if desired, and serve with French bread or toast.