6 teaspoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic -- finely chopped
salt & pepper
3 ounces butter
8 ounces peeled prawns
6 teaspoons chopped fresh chives

Heat the oil and the butter until butter is melted. Add garlic and cook gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the prawns, cook gently until heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the chopped chives then pour sauce over hot pasta.