Salad of Moreton Bay Bugs & Brown Rice with Sesame Dressing

Salad of Moreton Bay Bugs & Brown Rice with Sesame Dressing

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.

Recipe Information

Serves

6 people

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

0 minutes

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

  • 12 cooked Moreton Bay bugs
  • 1 cup brown rice, boiled in salted water until tender
  • 1 bunch green asparagus, trimmed, blanched, and sliced (see notes)
  • 6 cups mixed baby salad greens, to serve
  • ¼ cup flaked almonds, toasted (see notes)

Sesame Dressing

  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup peanut oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 1 small red chilli, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps

  1. Prepare the sesame dressing by combining all the ingredients in a jar with a screw-top lid. Shake well and set aside until you're ready to use it.
  2. Cut the Moreton Bay bugs in half lengthwise and carefully remove the meat from the shells. Take out the digestive tract (the grey thread running down the middle of the tail meat). Cover the meat and refrigerate until needed.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked brown rice, blanched asparagus, and mixed baby salad greens. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to mix thoroughly.
  4. To serve, divide the salad mixture between plates, place the bug tails on top, and sprinkle with the toasted flaked almonds. Enjoy immediately.