Spiced Prawns with Ginger & Cinnamon

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Spiced Prawns with Ginger & Cinnamon
Andrew Zimmern

Ingredients:

2 lbs. u-15 prawns in their shells
1/4 c. vegetable oil
4 minced garlic cloves
2 T. minced fresh ginger
2 t. paprika
1 t. cayenne
2 t. cumin
2 t. cinnamon
2 T. lemon juice
1 c. cilantro leaves
1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil

Preparation:

Clean shrimp by butterfly method; leave shell on. Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add garlic and ginger, stirring to aromatize the oil. Add dry spices and stir briefly. Add in shrimp. Toss to cook through, seasoning with lemon juice and cilantro leaves. Season with sea salt and serve immediately, drizzling with the olive oil.