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lobster cantonese recipe

Lobster Cantonese Recipe: 5 Steps to Pure Delight


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A classic Cantonese dish featuring tender lobster cooked in a savory sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 2 live lobsters
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  2. Add lobsters and cook for 8-10 minutes until bright red.
  3. Remove lobsters and let cool, then chop into pieces.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium heat.
  5. Add garlic and ginger, stir-fry for 1 minute.
  6. Add lobster pieces and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar in a bowl.
  8. Pour sauce over lobster and stir to coat.
  9. Add green onions and stir-fry for another minute.
  10. Stir in cornstarch mixture to thicken sauce.
  11. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use fresh lobsters for best flavor.
  • Adjust sauce ingredients to your taste.
  • Serve with steamed rice.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Cantonese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: lobster, cantonese, recipe, seafood, stir-fry