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Morton Bay bugs

🥗Healthier: lobster

💰Cheaper: shrimp

Lobster offers a similar taste, while shrimp is more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides heart-healthy fats.

Clean the Morton Bay bugs under cold water and pat dry.

Cut the bugs in half lengthwise, removing the stomach sac if present.

Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat and add minced garlic.

Stir in lemon juice, chopped parsley, and chili flakes into the butter mixture.

Brush the cut side of the bugs with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.

Place the bugs cut side down on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes until charred.

Flip the bugs and brush with the garlic butter mixture.

Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the flesh is opaque and cooked through.

Remove from the grill and drizzle with remaining garlic butter.

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