Chilie Poached Prawns

1. 1

   Put the prawn shells in a saucepan with the garlic, chilie peppers, rosemary, fennel and the water.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Strain the poaching liquid and discard the solids and return the liquid to the saucepan.

4. 4

   Boil rapidly until only about 1 1/2 cups remain about 5-10 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour in the Sherry and bring liquid to a simmer.

6. 6

   Add Prawns cook for about 1 minute (prawns will turn pink and look opaque)-- Do not over cook the prawns.

7. 7

   Remove prawns, keep warm.

8. 8

   Boil liquid until about 2-3 tbsp remain.

9. 9

   Add red pepper,cook for 2 minutes.

10. 10

    Return prawns to pan add scallions and butter.

11. 11

    Stir until the butter has melted.

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    Serve.

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