1 - step 1 Peel the prawns, leaving the tails intact, and, using a cocktail stick, remove the digestive tracts.

2 - Or, if you are using a frying pan rather than a terracotta pot, you can cook the prawns in their shells.

3 - Season with a little sea salt.

4 - step 2 Put the garlic, olive oil and chillies in a flameproof terracotta pot or frying pan and set over a high heat.

5 - When the garlic starts to turn golden, add the prawns and cook for 1-2 mins on each side until just pink.