The Australian lobster is larger than the average lobster, usually weighing over 1.5 pounds. It is not only rich in nutrients but also has a very tender and delicious meat. Now commonly seen on dining tables, what are some common cooking methods for preparing it at home? Let's take a look at how to cook Australian lobsters.
Ginger Scallion Stir-Fried Australian Lobster
Ingredients:
1 Australian lobster, olive oil, rice wine, scallions, ginger, garlic (to taste), a little white pepper, a little coriander.
Instructions:
1. Clean the lobster, cut into pieces after preparation.
2. Cut scallions into sections, slice ginger, keep whole garlic cloves, clean coriander and set aside.
3. Pour a good amount of olive oil into a pan, add ginger and garlic to stir-fry until fragrant.
4. Continue to stir-fry with scallions until fragrant, then remove and set aside.
5. Add the lobster to the pan and stir-fry over high heat for a moment, then add a little white pepper and rice wine. Cover and simmer for a short while.
6. Open the lid, add the previously removed scallions, ginger, and garlic. Stir evenly and add coriander before serving.
Tips:
The lobster is very flavorful, so salt may not be necessary.
Steamed Australian Lobster
Ingredients:
2 large lobsters, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, light soy sauce, sesame oil (to taste).
Instructions:
1. Clean the lobsters and place them in a steamer basket to steam.
2. Chop ginger and garlic finely, mix with light soy sauce and sesame oil.
3. Steam the lobsters for about half an hour, then serve. Disassemble the lobsters and dip in the sauce to eat.
Boiled Australian Lobster
Ingredients:
1 Australian lobster, chopped scallions, salt, seafood sauce, abalone sauce (to taste).
Instructions:
1. Clean the lobster with a brush.
2. Take a large pot, fill with water, and add a little salt. Bring to a boil.
3. Once boiling, submerge the lobster's head in the water; when it stops struggling, fully immerse it.
4. Mix abalone sauce with seafood sauce and sprinkle with chopped scallions to make a dipping sauce.
5. Boil for 20 minutes or until the lobster turns bright red and is cooked through. Remove from the water.
6. Cut along the back of the lobster from head to tail with a knife, peel open the shell to serve.
Gratinated Cheese Australian Lobster
Ingredients:
1 Australian lobster, 50 ml white wine, a few mushrooms, 1/4 onion, 1 clove of garlic, 5 g white pepper powder, a little salt, 20 g butter, 80 g cheese, one large piece of aluminum foil.
Instructions:
1. Rinse the fresh Australian lobster and place it in boiling water for 7 minutes. Remove the lobster and cool it in ice water.
2. Once cooled, remove the two large claws and other small claws. Cut into the body to remove the meat. Place the meat with chopped onions, garlic, and seasonings.
3. In a pan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the remaining onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture. Deglaze with white wine and let the alcohol evaporate. Season with salt and white pepper, and cook until the mixture thickens.
4. Pour the mushroom sauce over the lobster meat, top with grated cheese, cover with aluminum foil, and bake at 180°C until golden brown on top. Serve immediately.