Preparation

Rinse the prawns in water seasoned with salt and then dry them with absorbent paper.

Place the prawns on a plate, so that they do not overlap, drizzle them with cider or lemon juice and marinate.

In a pepper mill, add the cloves, peppercorns, chillies, cumin, salt, and grind over the prawns.

Let stand for 10 minutes.

Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the prawns and fry until golden brown.

Then drizzle them with Madeira wine and the cider or lemon marinade.

Let it cook for 3 or 4 minutes, rectify the seasoning and serve the prawns very hot, garnished with lemon slices. if desired, accompany with slices of hot toasted bread buttered.

Ingredients

  • 400 g. of prawns
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 cider or 2 lemons
  • 3 tablespoons dry wood
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds
  • 3 small, dry chilies
  • 10 grains of black pepper
  • 5 cloves
  • 2 teaspoons of oil
  • 1 teaspoon of coarse salt