Grilled Balmain Bugs with Garlic Butter

Ingredients

• Balmain bugs (4, cleaned and halved lengthwise)
• Unsalted butter (1/2 cup)
• Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
• Fresh parsley (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Lemon (1, juiced and zested)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Preheat your grill to high heat.
2. Carefully cut the Balmain bugs in half lengthwise and clean out the head cavity, removing any debris.
3. In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chopped parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
5. Generously brush the cut sides of the Balmain bugs with the garlic butter mixture, ensuring some gets into the head cavity as well.
6. Place the Balmain bugs on the grill, cut side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes until they start to caramelize.
7. Flip the Balmain bugs over and brush with additional garlic butter. Cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and cooked through.
8. Once cooked, remove the Balmain bugs from the grill and drizzle any remaining garlic butter over the top before serving.