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Mouthwatering Cantonese Style Ginger Scallion Lobster Recipe

Mouthwatering Cantonese Style Ginger Scallion Lobster Recipe

This Mouthwatering Cantonese Style Ginger Scallion Lobster Recipe is a flavorful dish that impresses everyone.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cantonese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1-1.5 lbs Fresh whole lobsters
  • 1 cup Cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp Ginger
  • 4 stalks Scallions
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 3 tbsp Shaoxing Wine
  • 2 tbsp Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 cup Chicken Bouillon
  • 1 tsp Ground White Pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups Neutral Oil
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil

Equipment

  • Pan

Method
 

  1. Prepare the lobsters by cleaning and cutting them into halves if desired.
  2. Dredge the lobster pieces in cornstarch to achieve a crispy texture.
  3. Heat the neutral oil in a pan for flash-frying.
  4. Fry the lobster until cooked through, then remove and set aside.
  5. In the same pan, add ginger, scallions, and garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
  6. Pour in the Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and chicken bouillon, stirring to combine.
  7. Add sugar, ground white pepper, and salt to the mixture, and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Return the fried lobster to the pan, tossing to coat it in the sauce.
  9. Drizzle with sesame oil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSugar: 1g

Notes

Feel free to experiment by swapping lobsters for shrimp or crab and adding vegetables for extra color and nutrition.

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