Yabbies a la Nage

• 3 kg prepared yabbies
• 150 ml olive oil
• 300

Heat the oil in a large stockpot over a high flame until it is smoking. Add the prepared yabbies and continue turning them until the shells begin to colour. Add the mirepoix and continue cooking for a further three minutes. Add the garlic, cayenne pepper, black pepper, thyme, bay leaves and white wine. Bring to the boil, cover the pot tightly and continue cooking over a high flame for a further