Mouthwatering Cantonese Style Ginger Scallion Lobster Recipe
If you’re in search of a stunning and flavorful seafood dish, look no further than this Mouthwatering Cantonese Style Ginger Scallion Lobster Recipe. This recipe beautifully marries the succulent taste of fresh lobster with aromatic ginger and scallions, creating a dish that’s not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a special family gathering, this recipe is designed to impress without keeping you in the kitchen for hours. Once you prepare this dish, it’s sure to become a beloved favorite among your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cantonese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–1.5 lbs Fresh whole lobsters
- 1 cup Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Ginger
- 4 stalks Scallions
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 3 tbsp Dry apple juice
- 2 tbsp Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1 cup Chicken Bouillon
- 1 tsp Ground White Pepper
- 2 cups Neutral Oil
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add live lobsters and cook until bright red (about 8-10 minutes). Remove and let cool before cracking open.
- In a bowl, mix cornstarch with salt. Dredge lobster pieces until well-coated.
- Heat neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry coated lobster pieces until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- In another pan, combine ginger, garlic, scallions, dry apple juice, soy sauce, sugar, bouillon, white pepper, and salt. Cook until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
- Toss fried lobster pieces into the sauce until coated and simmer briefly.
- Serve on a platter drizzled with sesame oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 oz lobster with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg