Prawns with Peppers

Ingredients

 * 900 g /2 lb raw prawns (shrimp) with shells
 * 480 ml /16 fl.oz olive oil
 * 3 large red capsicums (sweet peppers), de-seeded and cut into julienne
 * 4 garlic cloves, sliced
 * 1 chilli pepper, de-seeded and finely chopped
 * slices of French bread to serve

Directions

 * 1) Slit the prawns up the back with a sharp knife and remove the vein.
 * 2) Do not remove the shells.
 * 3) Place 300 ml / 10 fl. oz of the oil in a frying pan together with the capsicum and heat slowly over a low/medium heat.
 * 4) Cook very gently for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the peppers are very tender but not browned.
 * 5) Remove from the heat and set aside.
 * 6) Meanwhile, place the remaining oil in another frying pan together with the garlic pieces and cook over a low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring, until soft and golden.
 * 7) Remove the garlic with a slotted spoon and add it to the peppers.
 * 8) Reheat the garlic oil until hot, add the chilli pepper and the prawns and sauté for a few minutes only, stirring, until they turn pink.
 * 9) To serve - transfer the peppers and their oil to a shallow serving bowl and arrange the prawns around the edges.
 * 10) To eat - each diner helps themselves to a slice of french stick, dips bread into the oil to soak it then piles some of the pepper mixture over the soaked bread and tops with a prawn.