Moreton Bay Bugs With Herb And Garlic Butter

Moreton Bay Bugs With Herb And Garlic Butter

Ingredients

4 green Moreton Bay bugs, split in half lengthways
Olive oil, to drizzle
Lemon wedges, to serve
Herb & Garlic Butter
100 g Softened unsalted butter
1 tsp Finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 tsp Chopped thyme leaves
1 tbsp Finely chopped oregano leaves
1 Garlic clove, crushed

Directions

Step 1.

Preheat a barbecue with a lid to medium-high.

Step 2.

For the herb and garlic butter, combine all ingredients in a bowl, season and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap, then chill until ready to use. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Step 3.

Place the bugs on a tray, cut side-up, then drizzle with oil and season. Place bugs, shell side-down, on the barbecue. Close the lid and cook for 6 minutes or until almost cooked through, then turn and cook, flesh side-down, for 1 minute or until lightly charred.

Step 4.

Place the bugs on a tray, cut side-up, then drizzle with oil and season. Place bugs, shell side-down, on the barbecue. Close the lid and cook for 6 minutes or until almost cooked through, then turn and cook, flesh side-down, for 1 minute or until lightly charred. Enjoy this stunning recipe from Matt Moran! www.mattmoran.com.au