The meat of bugs, found only in the tail, has a medium-to-strong flavour. They can be bought as frozen meat or whole, to be eaten on their own as an entrée, or as part of a main dish.
culinary uses
- poaching, steaming, barbecuing or grilling
- they are excellent for cold seafood platters served with a light lemon mayonnaise, aioli or dill vinaigrette.
Photo shows cooked Moreton Bag Bug