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Add cooked thawed, peeled prawns with the garlic and chilli flakes.

Slice a cured chorizo sausage into thin rounds and cook until lightly golden.

Pop in a handful of baby spinach leaves and toss to wilt.

Slice a couple of marinated artichokes and stir through the oil.

Chop 3-4 good anchovies and let them melt into the oil.

Add 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.

Capers, green and black olives are all fantastic add-ins.

Add a small handful of roughly chopped hazelnuts, pine nuts or walnuts to the garlic oil and cook until lightly golden.