Merlin's Cajun Prawns

Main Dish, Shellfish
Prep time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs prawns or shrimp, peeled and de-veined
  • 1/2 stick of butter
  • 2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp powdered ginger
  • 1/4 tsp allspice
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp paprika

Directions

Combine all spices in a small bowl.

Melt butter in a skillet on high. When butter is mostly melted, drop in prawns and cover with spices. Stir-fry prawns for 3-4 minutes or until done. Remove from heat. Serve.

Optionally, double the butter and toss with noodles such as linguine.