Moreton Bay Bugs with Maple Garlic Butter

Ingredients 

• 4 Moreton Bay bugs 

• 3 garlic cloves 

• 240 g soft salted butter 

• 45 ml pure maple syrup (preferably amber) 

• 45 g finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 

To Garnish 

• 4 lemon wedges 

• Pinch of sea salt 

Method 

1. Preheat oven to 220°C. 

1. Mash garlic to a paste, then stir together with maple syrup, soft butter, and parsley. 

1. Boil the Moreton Bay bugs in salted water and cook for 5 minutes. 

1. Transfer with tongs to a plate and place in ice-cold water. 

1. Split the bay bugs lengthwise and discard innards. 

1. Spread roughly 15 g of maple garlic butter on top of each bug, then cook in the oven for 7 minutes. 

1. Serve immediately and enjoy.