Cantonese Lobster
At a Glance
- Prep
- 40 minutes
- Cook
- 5 minutes
- Total
- 45 minutes
- Servings
- 4 serving(s)
Categories
- Lobster
- Main Course
- Cantonese
- Stir-fry
Allergens
- Shellfish
- Sesame
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 4. Current scale: 1x.
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Equipment
Stir-fry pan
Ingredients
- 2 (1/2 lb) lobster tail
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 green onions, cut into 1-inch lengths
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 2 teaspoons black bean garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chinese rice wine or 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 green onion, julienned
Instructions
Remove the lobster meat by cutting along the inner edges of the soft undershell.
Using a fork, pry out the meat; cut the meat into 1-inch pieces; set aside.
Make the seasoning mixture: combine all the ingredients in a small bowl; mix well.
Put a stir-fry pan over high heat until hot.
Add in oil, swirling to coat the sides; add in the seasoning mixture and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add in the lobster meat and stir-fry until opaque, about 2 minutes.
Add in the broth and wine; bring to a boil; add in the cornstarch solution and cook, stirring, until the sauce boils and thickens, about 30 seconds.
Stir in the sesame oil and green onion; transfer to s serving plate and serve with hot cooked rice.
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