Curry lobster is a uniquely flavorful dish that combines the rich, creamy taste of coconut milk with the delicate sweetness of lobster. Whether you're preparing a special meal for a celebration or simply looking to treat yourself to a delicious and exotic dish, curry lobster is an excellent choice. With its tantalizing aroma and vibrant colors, this dish is sure to impress. So, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the best recipes for cooking an unforgettable curry lobster dish.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
GRILLED LOBSTER TAILS WITH GREEN CURRY-MANGO DIPPING SAUCE
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lobsters and boil until just cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the grill to medium-high. Drain the lobsters and put them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Then drain the lobsters well, remove the tail from the lobster, and carefully remove the tail meat from the shell.
- Skewer each tail onto 2 skewers so that the meat lies flat. Brush the tails with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until slightly charred.
- Place the lobster skewers on a platter and drizzle with some of the sauce over top. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and garnish with lime wedges. Top with dollops of caviar, if desired. Serve the remaining sauce in small bowls for individual dipping.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and serrano chile and cook for 1 minute. Add the curry paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add mangoes and water, stir well, and cook until the mango is soft, about 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender (see *Cook's Note below). Add the lime juice, cilantro, and honey and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the remaining 1/2 cup oil and blend until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
LOBSTER CURRY
Dish from South Africa. Prep time does not include time to blanch and peel tomatoes. This recipe is from epicurious.com.
Provided by KimmieCat1
Categories Curries
Time 40m
Yield 4 entrees, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring the fish stock to the boil in a large saucepan, add lobster bodies and tail fans and boil for 6 minutes (no longer or you will overcook the legs). Remove from the pot. Pull off legs and claws, cover and set aside with the tail fans (they will later decorate the completed dish). Strain and retain the stock for the sauce.
- Heat a little oil in a large saucepan and lightly cover the lobster tail pieces for about 1 minute. Set aside.
- Lightly brown the onions and garlic in the same pot (add extra oil if necessary), then add the chilli, curry leaves, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cardamom, and cinnamon. Sizzle the spices for about 30 seconds, then add the chopped tomato, lemon juice, stock and a little salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Just before serving return the lobster to the sauce and simmer for 2-3 minutes until cooked. Add the yogurt and heat through. Tip into a warm bowl, or serve directly from the pan. Garnish with the reserved tail fans and legs.
CURRY LOBSTER
Provided by Brittney "Chef Stikxz" Williams
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Add the oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the curry powder with a wooden spoon until toasted and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
- While stirring, gradually add the onions. Cook for about 2 minutes, and then add the garlic. Cook until translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the lobster and 2 cups water. Stir to combine the ingredients, then cover the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the lid and add a pinch more curry powder if needed to deepen the color.
- Remove the cover and add the bell peppers, scallions and thyme. Stir to incorporate all the ingredients and let cook at a low simmer, uncovered, for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the Scotch bonnet, 2 pinches of salt and 1 pinch of black pepper. Add the butter and stir to melt, then remove from the heat and serve.
LOBSTER CURRY
Cape Malays were the first to braise lobster in spices, which resulted in this delicious curry, for which many variations exist. Earlier writers specify tamarind juice; more recently this has been replaced by lemon juice. For a simpler recipe, use lobster tails instead of whole lobsters and omit the first step in the method.
Provided by Lannice Snyman
Categories Garlic Onion Shellfish Tomato Sauté Yogurt Lobster Spice Fall Simmer
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Kill the lobsters by plunging the tip of a large sharp knife straight down behind the lobsters' eyes. Separate tails from bodies. Wash well. Cut off fanned tail shells; set aside. Pull out the alimentary canal. Slice tails through lengthwise (first snip through the under-shell with scissors).
- Bring the fish stock to the boil in a large saucepan, add lobster bodies and tail fans and boil for 6 minutes (no longer or you will overcook the legs). Remove from the pot. Pull off legs and claws, cover and set aside with the tail fans (they will later decorate the completed dish). Strain and retain the stock for the sauce.
- Heat a little oil in a large saucepan and lightly cook the lobster tail pieces for about 1 minute. Set aside.
- Lightly brown the onions and garlic in the same pot (add extra oil if necessary), then add the chilli, curry leaves, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cardamom and cinnamon. Sizzle the spices for about 30 seconds, then add the chopped tomato, lemon juice, stock and a little salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Just before serving return the lobster to the sauce and simmer for 2-3 minutes until cooked. Add the yoghurt and heat through. Tip into a warm bowl, or serve directly from the pan. Garnish with the reserved tail fans and legs, and serve with Yellow Rice and Quince Sambal.
LOBSTER WITH CURRY SAUCE
Categories Appetizer Lobster Curry Calvados Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield 4 Appetizer Servings or 2 Main-Course Servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring large pot of water to boil. Add lobsters; cover and boil 9 minutes. Using tongs, transfer lobsters to large bowl of cold water. Reserve 4 cups cooking liquid. Drain lobsters. Working over bowl to collect juices, remove claws and tails. Cut tail meat through shells into 1/2-inch-wide medallions. Remove shells. Crack claws; carefully remove meat. Reserve medallions and claw meat. Cut shells into large pieces, reserving all juices and shells.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, curry and garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, then Calvados and reserved shells and juices. Boil mixture 2 minutes. Add reserved 4 cups lobster cooking liquid, wine, thyme, parsley and bay leaf; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until sauce is reduced to 1 2/3 cups, about 45 minutes. Strain into medium skillet, discarding solids. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill lobster and sauce.)
- Mix 2 tablespoons butter and flour in small bowl. Bring sauce to simmer. Whisk in butter mixture; boil 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in another heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add lobster medallions and claw meat. Sauté just until heated through, about 1 minute. Divide sauce among 4 plates. Arrange medallions and claw meat atop sauce and serve.
POSTRIO'S LOBSTER WITH CURRY RISOTTO
Provided by Linda Wells
Categories dinner, project, main course
Time 1h40m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Fill a pot large enough to hold two lobsters with water and bring to a boil. Add the lobsters and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and remove the lobsters, letting them cool.
- Separate the claws and the tail from the body. Remove the intestines. Chop the body into quarters and cut the tail into 4 medallions, leaving it in the shell.
- In a large sauce pot, heat 4 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the lobster bodies and saute for 4 minutes until lightly browned on all sides. Add the green onions, garlic and ginger and saute until the onion is wilted. Add the curry powder and chili flakes and stir for 2 minutes. Pour in the plum wine and Port, stirring to disloge any bits that stick to the pan. Cook over high heat until the liquid reduces by half. Add the 14 ounces of chicken stock and reduce by half again.
- Press the sauce through a strainer, getting all the juices from the lobster and vegetables. Discard the lobster and vegetables. Pour the sauce into a medium-sized pot and heat over medium heat. Add the cream and reduce until it coats the back of a spoon. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Keep the sauce warm while making the risotto.
- In a 2-quart saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the vegetables and saute over until medium-tender. Add the saffron and wine and reduce by half. Add the rice and 1/4 cup of the chicken stock. Stir constantly until the liquid is absorbed. Repeat the procedure, adding 1/4 cup of chicken stock at a time, until all the liquid is absorbed. The rice should be al dente. If you prefer the rice cooked more, just add more liquid. Finish by stirring in the butter and Parmesan cheese.
- Heat a pan large enough to saute all the lobster. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the lobster. Cook only long enough to reheat the lobster, about three minutes. Add the sauce to the pan and stir in 2 tablespoons of butter. Remove from the heat.
- To serve, divide the risotto among four serving plates and arrange the lobster around the risotto. Pour the sauce over the lobster.
THAI RED LOBSTER CURRY WITH CHINESE BLACK RICE
I saw this recipe on "united states of reza" on uktv food on 8/3/06. this recipe was prepared by female chef, allyson thurber, who works in the "lobster" restaurant on santa monica beach in l.a. now let me tell you, it looked divine when she made this dish, but ultimately, it tasted the way it looked! check it out & tell me what you think!... also, if you could, take a picture of the dish once finished, as it would be interesting to see if it differed at all from the original!
Provided by gaz_from_dover_uk
Categories Lobster
Time 40m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Please bear-in-mind, these are just approximations. you can vary the ingredients & cooking times to vary your taste.
- firstly, peel the garlic cloves, but leave whole. place the peeled garlic cloves onto an oven tray, drizzle with a little olive oil & place in a pre-heated oven - 180degrees; gas mark 4 - for 15-20 minutes approx', or until the garlic has become golden & caramelised.
- next, prepare the thai red curry sauce. in a large, non-stick saucepan, heat up a little olive oil until hot. add the thai red curry paste to the pan & stir. add the tins of coconut milk & the fish sauce & stir well. bring the sauce to the boil & then reduce the heat. simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes approx', or until the sauce has reduced & thickened.
- whilst the sauce is thickening, in a large non-stick frying pan, saute off the shitaki mushrooms, roasted garlic cloves, diced red pepper, baby carrots, halved broccoli florets & the peas in a little olive oil, for 3 minutes approx'.
- add the fresh lobster meat & continue to saute for a further 3-5 minutes approximately.
- add the thickened sauce to the lobster & vegetables in the pan & season to taste. stir well & then bring to the boil. reduce the heat once again & then simmer for a further 5 minutes approx', or until the lobster meat has been lightly poached in the sauce.
- to serve, stir a knob of butter through the cooked chinese black rice - cooked using instructions on the packet - until thoroughly melted through. place the rice into a rammekin dish & press down firmly to mould the shape. out-turn the rice onto the centre of a warmed serving bowl. pour the thai red lobster curry around the rice.
- garnish with a lobster head placed on top of the rice & a dusting of shredded thai basil.
BENGALI STYLE LOBSTER CURRY
Steps:
- 1. Wash and clean the lobsters after getting rid of the hard chitin scale. Care should be taken to remove mud in between the appendages. 2. Bring 500 ml of water to boil and then add the coconut powder, and stir it to homogeneity. 3. Marinate the lobsters with half table spoon of Turmeric, red chilli powder and salt for 10 minutes. 4. Using a non-stick cooking vessel, and after applying half a table spoon of oil sauté the lobsters for 10 min. 5. After sautéed to a light red color the lobsters should be kept aside. 6. Take the clove, elaichi and cinnamon and lightly grind them in a mortar and pestle. 7. Warm quarter of table of cooking oil and shallow fry the potato (after chopping them into 8 pieces) for 5 min. Keep them aside. 8. Finely chop the tomatoes. 9. Warm another quarter table spoon of cooking oil in the cooking vessel, add the green Chilli, onion, tomato. Keep them aside. 10. Take half table spoon of turmeric, ginger garlic paste along with half table spoon of oil and fry them. 11. Once sautéed, add the the sautéed potato, onion tomato, green Chilli, and ground clove, elaichi and cinnamon, add sugar and further sauté them till the mixture appears red. 12. Add the coconut milk and bring it to boil. 13. Add salt to taste. 14. Now gently add the sautéed lobsters into the boiling coconut milk. 15. Cover the vessel and cook on low heat for 25 min. 16. Remove the cover add the Chilli garlic paste and cook on high heat for 2 min. 17. Serve in a bowl with white long grain rice.
Tips:
- Choose live lobsters. Live lobsters are fresher and have a more delicate flavor than frozen or pre-cooked lobsters.
- Boil the lobster for the proper amount of time. Overcooking will make the lobster tough and chewy. A good rule of thumb is to boil the lobster for 1 minute per pound.
- Use a flavorful cooking liquid. The cooking liquid will infuse the lobster with flavor. You can use water, seafood stock, or a combination of both.
- Add aromatics and herbs to the cooking liquid. Aromatics and herbs will enhance the flavor of the lobster. Some common additions include garlic, onion, celery, carrots, bay leaves, and thyme.
- Serve the lobster with a flavorful sauce. A flavorful sauce will complement the rich flavor of the lobster. Some popular sauces include drawn butter, lemon butter, and garlic butter.
Conclusion:
Curry lobster is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for any special occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure that your curry lobster is perfectly cooked and full of flavor.
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