Garlic-Black Pepper Lobster with Lemon Grass Fried

Name: Garlic-Black Pepper Lobster with Lemon Grass Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (1 to 2 pound) lobsters, head off, claws cut in half, tail cut into 4 or 5 medallions (shell on); 20 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 cups sliced scallions (save 1/4 cup of sliced green scallions for garnish); 2 tablespoons ground black pepper, medium ground; 2 cups white wine; 2 cups chicken stock; 1/4 cup fish sauce; 4 tablespoons butter; Salt, to taste; Canola oil, to cook; Canola oil, to cook; 1 finely diced yellow onion; 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/2 tablespoon minced ginger; 3 stalks lemon grass, minced, white part only; 4 cups cooked jasmine rice; 1 lemon, juiced; Salt, to taste

Servings: persons

3 (1 to 2 pound) lobsters, head off, claws cut in half, tail cut into 4 or 5 medallions (shell on)
20 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 cups sliced scallions (save 1/4 cup of sliced green scallions for garnish)
2 tablespoons ground black pepper, medium ground
2 cups white wine
2 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup fish sauce
4 tablespoons butter
Salt, to taste
Canola oil, to cook
Canola oil, to cook
1 finely diced yellow onion
1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 tablespoon minced ginger
3 stalks lemon grass, minced, white part only
4 cups cooked jasmine rice
1 lemon, juiced
Salt, to taste

1
In a large, hot saute pan coated well with oil, saute the lobster.
2
Add the garlic, scallions, and black pepper.
3
Deglaze with wine and add chicken stock and fish sauce.
4
Add butter and check for seasoning.
5
In a saucepan on high heat coated with oil, sweat the onions, garlic, ginger and lemon grass.
6
Season.
7
Add the rice and saute the rice for 3 to 5 minutes until hot.
8
Add lemon juice and check for seasoning.
9
PLATING On a large dinner plate, mold a mound of rice in the middle and top with lobster.
10
Garnish with sliced scallions.
11
WINE: Fruity Alsatian Riesling, not bone dry like Trimbach, Hugel.
12
We used Gunderloch, Riesling

1755

kcal

Calories

Fat

325

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (1 to 2 pound) lobsters, head off, claws cut in half, tail cut into 4 or 5 medallions (shell on), 20 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 2 cups sliced scallions (save 1/4 cup of sliced green scallions for garnish), 2 tablespoons ground black pepper, medium ground, and more.

Yes, Garlic-Black Pepper Lobster with Lemon Grass Fried Rice falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Garlic-Black Pepper Lobster with Lemon Grass Fried Rice

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