Chargrilled Balmain bugs

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Preparation time:
25 mins
Cooking time:
5 mins
Serves:
6

Ingredients

  • 6 uncooked Balmain bugs
    2 tsp dried chilli flakes
    2 garlic cloves, chopped
    1 tbsp dried pink peppercorns
    2 tsp pink salt flakes
    Olive oil, for brushing
    2 limes, cut into wedges

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Chargrilled Balmain bugs

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Method

1. Use scissors to cut film along either side of shell on the underside of bug tails. Pull and remove bug heads and discard. Pull back film on underside of tails to expose flesh.
2. Heat a chargrill or barbecue over a high heat. Crush chilli flakes, garlic, peppercorns and salt in a mortar and pestle. Brush bug flesh with oil and sprinkle evenly with chilli mixture. Cook on grill, flesh side down, covered, for 3-4 minutes, or until flesh turns white and golden and shell turns orange. Serve immediately, with lime.

Notes

Balmain bugs are available from most fishmongers, but you might need to pre-order them to be sure.

Author:
Better Homes and Gardens Magazine - Christmas 2008
Stylist:
Mary Harris
Photographer:
Chris L Jones

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