Garlic Butter Moreton Bay Bugs

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 8 Moreton Bay bugs, whole
• 1/2 cup Butter, melted
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped
• 1 Lemon, cut into wedges
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black pepper, freshly ground

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. 2.Using kitchen shears, cut along the underside of each bug to remove the soft shell and expose the meat.
3. 3.In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.
4. 4.Brush the garlic butter mixture over the bugs, making sure to coat them evenly.
5. 5.Place the bugs on the preheated grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the meat is opaque and cooked through.
6. 6.Remove the bugs from the grill and serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
7. 7.Enjoy the succulent garlic butter bugs with a squeeze of lemon juice for extra freshness!

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightMake sure to buy fresh Moreton Bay bugs for the best flavor.
• chevron_rightIf you can't find Moreton Bay bugs, you can substitute with lobster tails or prawns.
• chevron_rightServe the bugs with crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce.
• chevron_rightDon't forget to squeeze some lemon juice over the bugs before eating for a burst of citrusy flavor.