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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.

Calories 203.2 per serving 812.8 for selected servings
Fat 6.4g per serving 25.6g for selected servings
Sugar 0.4g per serving 1.6g for selected servings
Protein 24.2g per serving 96.8g for selected servings
Carbohydrates 6.7g per serving 26.8g for selected servings

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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

  1. Remove the lobster meat by cutting along the inner edges of the soft undershell.

  2. Using a fork, pry out the meat; cut the meat into 1-inch pieces; set aside.

  3. Make the seasoning mixture: combine all the ingredients in a small bowl; mix well.

  4. Put a stir-fry pan over high heat until hot.

  5. Add in oil, swirling to coat the sides; add in the seasoning mixture and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  6. Add in the lobster meat and stir-fry until opaque, about 2 minutes.

  7. 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.

  8. Stir in the sesame oil and green onion; transfer to s serving plate and serve with hot cooked rice.

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Source: https://www.food.com/recipe/cantonese-lobster-271496

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