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PHOODIE ’ S MORTON BAY BUG BRIOCHE ROLLS
Food blogger Phoodie shares a mouth-watering recipe for a lavish treat !
Heaven . Heaven in a bun . These brioche rolls make the most sensational lunch or dinner and are SO simple to put together . Whilst definitely not the cheapest meal in town ( at around $ 39.99 per kilo from the local fresh seafood market !), Moreton Bay bugs aren ’ t lobster when it comes to price … and to be honest , I think they have more flavour !
Makes : 4
What you ’ ll need
5 x Larger sized Morton Bay Bugs ( cooked , fresh , and cut in half from local fish market )
1 lemon , juice only 1 bunch chives , finely chopped 2 stalks of celery , finely chopped
2 heaped tablespoons Aioli ( homemade or good quality store bought )
4 x approx . 11cm diameter Brioche rolls Salt and pepper , to taste
How to make them :
1 . Ask the folks at the fish market to cut the bugs in half as this makes removing the meat SO SIMPLE once you get home . To remove meat simply pull out the white meat with your fingers or a fork . Place it into a large bowl .
2 . Add the juice of the lemon , the chives , celery and aioli and mix well . Season with salt and pepper to taste .
3 . Toast the brioche buns either under the grill or in a toaster .
4 . JUST prior to serving , generously fill each bun with bug mixture , then enjoy !
14 OH ! MAGAZINE ( FEBRUARY 2017 )