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Balmain Bug Salad
Barbecued Balmain bug tails served warm over rocket with a mango and chilli dressing. Grilling the bugs briefly over high heat, just two to three minutes a side, is what keeps their flesh sweet and tender rather than turning rubbery from overcooking.
Total time
21 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
6 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Australian
Ingredients
8Balmain bug tails or large prawns, halved
2 tbspolive oil
salt and pepperto taste
100grocket
1mango, diced
1/2red onion, thinly sliced
1long red chilli, finely sliced
2 tbsplime juice
1 tbspfish sauce
1 tspsugar
fresh corianderto garnish
Instructions
1
Brush bugs with olive oil and season.
2
Grill over high heat 2-3 minutes per side.
3
Mix lime juice, fish sauce and sugar for dressing.
4
Arrange rocket, mango and onion on plates.
5
Top with warm bugs, chilli and coriander. Drizzle with dressing.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.
Calories
110
Protein
1.4g
Fat
7.2g
Carbs
11.7g
Fiber
1.5g
Sodium
298mg
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