- Thaw prawns making sure they do not sit in their own juices.
- With sharp paring knife split the prawns and remove and veins while leaving the shell on ( butterfly).
- Place on cookie sheet or broiling pan and baste with melted butter.
- Combine 2 TBS salt, 1 TBS pepper, and ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning and dust Prawns lightly.
- Place on top rack of oven that has been brought to temp.. Broil - High heat or 400plus degrees.
- Cook for 4 to 5 minutes - do not overcook!
- Prawns should be firm and orange in color.
- Serve with drawn butter and lemon.