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Prawns, Boiled

Put two table-spoonfuls of salt into half a gallon of water, and bring the liquid to the boil. Throw in the prawns, and let them remain for about eight minutes. They are done enough when they change colour. Drain them on a sieve, and let them cool. They should be served while fresh. Stale prawns which are not too stale will be improved if they are thrown for one minute into fast-boiling water, before they are served. Prawns are best when they have no spawn under their tails.