Step 1

Give prawns a quick rinse under the tap and drain well. (see note 1)

Step 2

In a hot frying pan, on medium-high heat, add garlic, butter and olive oil.

Step 3

Once the butter has melted and garlic fragrant, add prawns and season with salt and lots of pepper (for added heat).

Step 4

Squeeze in fresh lemon juice and turn the prawns every minute or so for about 3 - 4 minutes. (see note 2)

Step 5

Prawns are cooked when they start to curl up (into a loose "C" shape), the flesh turns opaque and shells bright red.