Chili and garlic prawns

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. large raw king prawns
1 oz. diced chorizo
2 cloves of garlic, finely sliced
1 small red chili or ½ chili flakes
1 tsp smoked paprika
Olive oil
Fresh basil
Salt and pepper

METHOD

Place 3 Tbsp of oil in a large bowl
Add the prawns, the garlic, chili, and paprika
Marinade for at least 2 hours
Two ways of cooking the prawns. 

In a hot oven (220 °C):
Place everything including the chorizo in an oven dish. Season
Roast for 12-15 minutes depending of the size of the prawns

In a frying pan:
Heat 2 Tbsp of oil
Add the chorizo and fry on a medium heat for 2 minutes
Add the marinated prawns and marinade
Season
Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the prawns turn red making sure not to burn the garlic
Add some chopped basil
Serve immediately as a starter with a wedge of lemon.