Name: Balmain bugs with oregano
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 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

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.

Ingredients

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

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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