Lobster Cantonese Recipe

Name: Lobster Cantonese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole live lobsters, about 1 pound each; 4 tablespoons fermented black beans; 3 cups water; 4 garlic cloves, peeled; 3 scallions; 1/4 cup corn, vegetable or peanut oil; 1/4 pound ground pork; 4 peeled, chopped fresh water chestnuts; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/2 cup soy sauce

Servings: persons

2 whole live lobsters, about 1 pound each
4 tablespoons fermented black beans
3 cups water
4 garlic cloves, peeled
3 scallions
1/4 cup corn, vegetable or peanut oil
1/4 pound ground pork
4 peeled, chopped fresh water chestnuts
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup soy sauce

1
Wash lobsters under cold water.
2
Chop into medium-size pieces with cleaver, leaving claws whole.
3
Soak black beans in 1 cup cold water 10 to 15 minutes.
4
Chop garlic.
5
Drain beans and chop with garlic finely.
6
Chop scallions into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces.
7
Heat oil in wok over high flame till smoking.
8
Combine pork, scallions, bean and garlic mixture, water chestnuts and salt in wok.
9
Stir-fry until pork loses pinkness.
10
Pour beaten eggs into meat mixture.
11
Stir well until egg is cooked.
12
Add remaining 2 cups water and cornstarch.
13
Cook until mixture thickens.
14
Add lobster and soy sauce.
15
Mix ingredients together well.
16
Simmer covered 25 to 30 minutes over low heat.
17
Uncover; stir-fry over medium heat until lobster is done (the shell should be a bright red).
18
Serve.

430

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Protein

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole live lobsters, about 1 pound each, 4 tablespoons fermented black beans, 3 cups water, 4 garlic cloves, peeled, and more.

Yes, Lobster Cantonese 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.

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Lobster Cantonese

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Variations & substitutions

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