Recipe

Balmain bugs with oregano

Balmain bugs, otherwise known as butterfly fan lobster, was used in this recipe, but you could also use the same weight of scampi or uncooked large king prawns.

Nov 30, 2009 1:00pm
  • 35 mins cooking
  • Serves 4
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Ingredients

Balmain bugs with oregano
  • 16 uncooked medium balmain bugs (3.2kg), halved, cleaned
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano

Method

Balmain bugs with oregano
  • 1
    Combine bugs with remaining ingredients in large bowl. Cover; refrigerate at least 20 minutes or until required.
  • 2
    Drain bugs over small bowl; reserve marinade. Cook bugs in heated oiled grill pan, brushing occasionally with reserved marinade, until just changed in colour.
  • 3
    Serve bugs sprinkled with extra chopped fresh oregano, if desired.

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