Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4      cloves        garlic -- minced
     1/2  cup           dry vermouth
   1 1/2  teaspoons     dried oregano
     1/3  cup           fresh lemon juice
  24                    uncooked prawns -- shelled, deveined
                        salt and freshly grnd pepper
     1/2  cup           olive oil
     1/4  cup           fresh parsley -- minced

Preparation:

Combine first 6 ingredients in medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Let cool. Arrange prawns in single layer in baking dish. Pour vermouth mixture over prawns. Let marinate at room temperature for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 375. Bake prawns, basting once or twice, until pink and translucent, about 15 - 20 minutes. Serve hot.