Goan-Style Lobster

A fragrant seafood dish featuring lobster meat glazed in butter, served with a spiced toasted coconut and tamarind sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 712.6 kcals 2850.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 16.5 grams 65.8 grams
Fat 58.9 grams 235.5 grams
Protein 28.8 grams 115.2 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
2
tbsp
Fruits
200
g
Coconut
fresh flesh, shell removed, finely grated
Liquids
150
ml
3
tbsp
Water
to thin sauce
NutsSeeds
4
piece
Cloves
whole
0.25
tsp
Turmeric
ground
2
tbsp
Coriander Leaves
finely chopped
OilsFats
45
ml
Vegetable Oil
divided use
Seafood
2
kg
Lobster
cooked, shells removed, weights are for whole lobsters before shelling
Vegetables
2
piece
2
piece
Onion
sliced
1
piece
Green Chilli
finely chopped
0.5
tsp
Ginger And Garlic Paste
equal quantities fresh ginger and garlic

Steps

  • Toast grated coconut in a dry pan for 4 minutes until browned and set aside to cool.
  • Toast chillies, coriander seeds, peppercorns, and cloves for 3 minutes until aromatic and cool.
  • Blend the toasted spices and coconut with a little water into a smooth paste.
  • Fry onions and green chilli in 30ml oil for 6 minutes until coloured.
  • Stir in turmeric and ginger-garlic paste for 3 minutes before adding the spice paste.
  • Simmer with tamarind pulp for 3 minutes, then add coconut milk and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Thin the sauce with water and stir in the fresh coriander leaves.
  • Fry lobster meat in remaining oil for 4 minutes until golden-brown.
  • Melt butter in the pan and glaze the lobster meat.
  • Spoon sauce into bowls, top with lobster meat, and serve.