LGF 97 Pt. 4: Christmas Island Mantis Shrimp Hunt!

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

lime

💰Cheaper: lemon

Lemon is often more affordable and can substitute in flavor.

cilantro

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley is a common herb that can replace cilantro in many dishes.

chili peppers

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Red pepper flakes can offer similar heat at a lower cost.

Catch mantis shrimp using your hands and bait.

Look for flat spots in the sand where mantis shrimp may be hiding.

Use a pole with bait to lure the mantis shrimp out of their holes.

Once the mantis shrimp grabs the bait, carefully pull them out of the hole.

Be cautious as mantis shrimp can cut you with their claws.

Return to the kitchen with the caught mantis shrimp.

Prepare to cook the mantis shrimp by cleaning them if necessary.

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.

Add chopped scallions to the skillet and cook briefly.

Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper before serving.

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