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Salad of Moreton Bay Bugs & Brown Rice with SesameDressing

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Salad of Moreton Bay Bugs & Brown Rice with Sesame Dressing
6 People
Serves
15 Mins
Prep Time
0 Mins
Cook Time
Easy
Difficulty
Australian
Cuisine
ABOUT THIS

About This Recipe

Enjoy a light and healthy Salad of Moreton Bay Bugs & Brown Rice, perfectly complemented by a rich sesame dressing. This vibrant dish combines tender Moreton Bay bug meat with wholesome brown rice and fresh greens, all tossed in a nutty, aromatic sesame dressing. Ideal for a nutritious lunch or dinner, this recipe brings the flavours of gourmet seafood to your table. Order fresh Moreton Bay bugs online from Pearl Seafoods for quick delivery across Sydney, and create a satisfying,
restaurant-quality meal at home.

Ingredients

  1. 300 g Moreton Bay bug meat, cooked, shelled and chopped into bite-size pieces
  2. 1½ cups cooked brown rice (approx. 300 g, cooled)
  3. 200 g asparagus, blanched and cut into 3–4 cm pieces
  4. 200 g mixed baby salad greens (e.g., baby spinach, rocket, mesclun mix)
  5. 3 tablespoons flaked almonds, toasted
  6. 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted (optional, for garnish)
  7. 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  8. 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  9. 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  10. 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  11. 1 teaspoon honey (or sugar)
  12. 1 garlic clove, minced
  13. Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method

  1. Prepare the sesame dressing: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of honey, and 1 minced garlic clove until smooth. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
  2. Blanch the asparagus: Bring a small saucepan of water to the boil. Add 200 g of asparagus, cut into 3–4 cm pieces, and cook for 1–2 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain immediately and refresh under cold running water to stop the cooking. Set aside.
  3. Assemble the salad base: In a large mixing bowl, add 1½ cups of cooked brown rice (about 300 g), the blanched asparagus, and 200 g of mixed baby salad greens. Toss gently to combine.
  4. Add the seafood: Fold in 300 g of cooked Moreton Bay bug meat, cut into bite-size pieces, being careful not to break up the chunks.
  5. Dress the salad: Pour the sesame dressing evenly over the salad mixture. Toss lightly with salad servers until all ingredients are coated.
  6. Finish and serve: Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of toasted flaked almonds and 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds over the top. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side, if desired.
From Our Kitchen

Chef's Tip

Moreton Bay bugs work beautifully in fresh seafood salads because their sweet, delicate meat doesn’t need heavy seasoning. Cool the brown rice completely before assembling the salad so the greens stay crisp and the sesame dressing coats everything lightly instead of becoming sticky. A squeeze of fresh lemon at the end helps lift the richness and keeps the seafood flavour clean and vibrant.

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NUTRITION

Nutrition Per Serving

  • Calories 270 kcal
  • Total Fat 11.0 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 22.0 g
  • Protein 19.0 g
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