Garlic and Herb Moreton Bay Bugs

Charmaine Lu -
  • 4 Moreton Bay bugs, split lengthways
  • Olive oil to drizzle
  • 100g butter
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp chopped thyme
  • 1 tsp chopped oregano
  • 1 crushed garlic clove
  • Preheat the barbecue to medium-high. Mix the butter, herbs and garlic in a bowl until combined and season well. Cover with plastic wrap and leave in the fridge to chill until ready to use.
  • Place the bugs on a tray (cut side up) and drizzle with salt, pepper and olive oil. Place the bugs, shell side down, onto the barbecue and cook - covered - for 5-6 mins or until almost cooked through. Turn the bugs over and cook them flesh side down on the barbecue for a minute or so, or until lightly charred. Brush the flesh with liberal amounts of herb butter, then serve with more butter for drizzling and some lemon wedges for squeezing.
10 mins
4 serving