Lobster Imperial Recipe

Name: Lobster Imperial
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 1/2 pound) live Maine lobster; Salt and pepper; Potato starch, for coating; Peanut oil, for frying; 1 baby bok choy, trimmed; 2 ounces snow peas, trimmed, halved diagonally; 1 Japanese or wild leek, sliced diagonally; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon fermented black beans, chopped*; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/4 cup sherry; Salt and pepper; 1/4 cup cold lobster stock plus 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, whisked together; *regular black beans can be substituted

Servings: persons

1 (1 1/2 pound) live Maine lobster
Salt and pepper
Potato starch, for coating
Peanut oil, for frying
1 baby bok choy, trimmed
2 ounces snow peas, trimmed, halved diagonally
1 Japanese or wild leek, sliced diagonally
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon fermented black beans, chopped*
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup sherry
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup cold lobster stock plus 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, whisked together
*regular black beans can be substituted

1
Prepare the lobster.
2
Cut off claws and split in half lengthwise.
3
Split the lobster lengthwise, from head to tail.
4
Discard the stomach area.
5
Cut into pieces.
6
Place in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
7
Lightly coat with potato starch, shaking off any excess starch.
8
Preheat peanut oil to 400 degrees F.
9
Deep-fry the lobster pieces for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
10
Remove from oil and drain on plate lined with paper towels.
11
Reserve.
12
Prepare the bok choy, snow peas and leeks.
13
Reserve.
14
To prepare the sauce: In a wok, over high heat, combine the oil, sugar, fermented black beans and garlic.
15
Season with salt and pepper.
16
Stir-fry for 10 seconds.
17
Add sherry and reduce by half.
18
Add all the prepared vegetables and continue to stir-fry for another 10 seconds.
19
Deglaze with lobster stock and add the reserved lobster pieces.
20
Continue to stir-fry another 20 seconds.
21
Transfer to a heated plate and arrange the lobster pieces decoratively.

110

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1 1/2 pound) live Maine lobster, Salt and pepper, Potato starch, for coating, Peanut oil, for frying, and more.

Yes, Lobster Imperial 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 Imperial

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Variations & substitutions

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