Prawns In Star Anise Chilli Butter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

20 raw peeled tiger shrimp
3 whole star anise
3 whole garlic cloves
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
100 g unsalted butter
3 red chilies
1 bunch coriander (cilantro)

Preparation

Pre-heat oven grill on highest setting.
Lightly crush star anise, mash garlic, finely slice chillis, chop coriander, and drop these into a running food processor along with the butter. When mixture forms a ball, scrape down sides of bowl and place mixture in a dish.
Stir fry the prawns in the vegetable oil in a very hot wok.
When done, put prawns into an oven-proof dish and top with butter mixture. Cook for a maximum of one minute under heated grill.
Serve on its own or with bread to mop up the juices.