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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (79g)

Recipe makes 1 servings

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bay bugs

Calories 444
Calories from Fat 438 (98%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 48.7g 74%
Saturated Fat 30.7g 153%
Monounsaturated Fat 12.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 128mg 42%
Sodium 2761mg 115%
Potassium 99mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 3.4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%
Sugars 0.8g
Protein 1.2g 2%
Vitamin A 2236mcg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.1mcg 1%
Vitamin C 7mg 12%
Vitamin E 1mcg 3%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 0mg 3%

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BBQ Morton Bay Bugs or Lobster Tails Recipe #201008

Adaptation of a BBC recipe I found. Morton Bay bugs are probably only available in Australia but small lobster tails would also be suitable (or one large lobster tail).
by Peter J

25 min | 15 min prep

SERVES 1 , 3 bugs

  1. Blanch bugs in a small pot of water containing the teaspoon of salt for around two minutes.
  2. Remove the tails ny tearing from the body as close as possible to the head without bringing any organs along.
  3. Run a knife down the length of the belly of the tail and remove the thin sections to either side.
  4. Melt butter by microwaving in a cup for 30 seconds or so.
  5. Add parsley, chilli sauce, crushed garlic, chilli flakes and pepper and mix well.
  6. Fill bug tails with plenty of the mixture.
  7. Place tails shell side down over BBQ grill plate and cook around 10 minutes over medium heat.

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