Moreton Bay Bugs, Orange Tomato And Basil Recipe

Name: Moreton Bay Bugs, Orange Tomato And Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 small green moreton bay bugs, halved and cleaned; 50 ml blood orange infused avocado oil (If you can't get this oil replace with olive oil); 4 golden shallots, finely diced; 1 clove garlic, finely diced; 2 vine ripened tomatoes, skinned,seed and diced (tomato pulp reserved); 2 oranges, juiced; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 2 tablespoons basil, chiffonnade; maldon sea salt; cracked black pepper; 2 cups frissee lettuce (inner leaves of endive); 1 cup mixed herbs, chervil,coriander and parsley; 30 ml vinaigrette

Servings: persons

12 small green moreton bay bugs, halved and cleaned
50 ml blood orange infused avocado oil (If you can't get this oil replace with olive oil)
4 golden shallots, finely diced
1 clove garlic, finely diced
2 vine ripened tomatoes, skinned,seed and diced (tomato pulp reserved)
2 oranges, juiced
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 tablespoons basil, chiffonnade
maldon sea salt
cracked black pepper
2 cups frissee lettuce (inner leaves of endive)
1 cup mixed herbs, chervil,coriander and parsley
30 ml vinaigrette

1
Heat oil in a fry pan, fry shallot and garlic till soft.
2
Add juice, zest and reserved tomato pulp.
3
Bring to simmer.
4
Place bugs flesh side down.
5
Cover and simmer for 3 minutes only.
6
Remove from sauce and keep warm.
7
Add basil and diced tomato.
8
Season.
9
Pour sauce into bowl plate.
10
Place bugs on top.
11
Combine frissee and herbs, toss with vinaigrette and season lightly.
12
Arrange on top of bugs.
13
*As distinct from Balmain bugs (well I am from Queensland).

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 small green moreton bay bugs, halved and cleaned, 50 ml blood orange infused avocado oil (If you can't get this oil replace with olive oil), 4 golden shallots, finely diced, 1 clove garlic, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Moreton Bay Bugs, Orange Tomato And Basil falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Moreton Bay Bugs, Orange Tomato And Basil

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