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Salad of Moreton Bay Bugs & Brown Rice with SesameDressing

Cooked Moreton Bay bug meat folded through brown rice, asparagus and baby salad greens with a sesame, soy and rice vinegar dressing and toasted almonds.

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
The Recipe

About This SeafoodDish

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 sesame oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon honey and 1 minced garlic clove until well combined. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
  2. Blanch the asparagus: Bring a small saucepan of water to the boil. Add the asparagus and cook for 1–2 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain immediately and refresh under cold running water. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the Moreton Bay bugs: Remove the cooked Moreton Bay bug meat from the shells and cut into bite-size pieces. Measure approximately 300g of prepared meat and set aside.
  4. Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked brown rice, blanched asparagus and mixed baby salad greens. Toss gently to combine.
  5. Add the seafood: Gently fold the prepared Moreton Bay bug meat through the salad, taking care not to break up the pieces.
  6. Dress the salad: Pour the sesame dressing evenly over the salad and toss lightly until everything is evenly coated.
  7. Finish and serve: Sprinkle the toasted flaked almonds and sesame seeds over the top. Serve immediately.
  8. Blanch the asparagus: Bring a small saucepan of water to the boil. Add the asparagus and cook for 1–2 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain immediately and refresh under cold running water. Set aside.
  9. Prepare the Moreton Bay bugs: Remove the cooked Moreton Bay bug meat from the shells and cut into bite-size pieces. Measure approximately 300g of prepared meat and set aside.
  10. Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked brown rice, blanched asparagus and mixed baby salad greens. Toss gently to combine.
  11. Add the seafood: Gently fold the prepared Moreton Bay bug meat through the salad, taking care not to break up the pieces.
  12. Dress the salad: Pour the sesame dressing evenly over the salad and toss lightly until everything is evenly coated.
  13. Finish and serve: Sprinkle the toasted flaked almonds and sesame seeds over the top. Serve immediately.
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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NutritionPerServing

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