Australian Mango Balmain Bugs
Balmain Bugs or Moreton Bay Bugs are sea dwelling creatures found in Queensland. They are similar to lobster but their flesh is much more tender than shellfish.

8 green Balmain bugs
salt
2 mangoes, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons sour cream
¼ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons sweet chilli sauce


Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add some salt.
Place bugs in the water, simmer uncovered for 5 minutes, until shells have an orange colour.
Carefully separate the heads from the bodies with scissors. Cut along the underside of the bug and gently remove the meat.
To prepare mango sauce, place all remaining ingredients into a food processor, process for 20 seconds or until smooth.
Place bugs on individual plates.
Heat sauce and pour over the bugs.