Shellfish in Brandy Cream

Ingredients

225g (8oz) cooked peeled prawns, fresh or defrosted

115g (4oz) scallop meat, fresh or defrosted, sliced

1 x 15ml spoon (1 tablespoon) brandy

55g (2oz) button mushrooms, sliced

2 x 15ml spoon (2 tablespoons) double cream

salt and black pepper

chopped chives, to garnish

Serves 4

Method

Microwave Power: 800 Watt

Place the scallops in a microwave proof dish, spoon over the brandy. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2minutes to 2 minutes 30 seconds, stirring once during cooking.

Stir in the mushrooms and prawns and cook for a further 2 minutes on HIGH.

Stir in the cream and cook on HIGH for 30 seconds – 1 minute or until piping hot.

Season to taste and sprinkle with chives before serving as a starter with soft brown rolls.

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