Spicy Cantonese Stir-fry Western Rock Lobster
Prep Time15 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time25 mins
Lobster
 2 western rock lobster, raw
 2 tbsp plain flour
 1 tbsp cornflour
 ½ tsp white pepper
 ½ tsp salt
 2 cups vegetable oil (for flash deep frying)
Stir Fry
 2 tbsp vegetable oil
 3 cm knob ginger, sliced thinly
 4 spring onions, sliced into 3cm lengths
 3 tbsp Shaoxing wine
 2 tbsp soy sauce
 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
 ½ tsp sugar
 ½ tsp ground white pepper
 1 bunch Bok choy, trimmed and quartered lengthwise
To Serve
 Cooked rice
 1 Red chilli, sliced
Lobster Flash Fry
1

Remove and discard the head of the lobster. Rinse the neck meat gently under running water, rinsing away any tomalley and pat dry with paper towel.

2

Split lobsters in half lengthways, using scissors to snip through the soft underside, then finish with a sharp knife to slice through the flesh and harder outer shell. Remove digestive tract and cut each half into three equal-sized pieces, leaving the shell in place.

3

Gently pat each piece dry with paper towel.

4

In a shallow bowl, mix the plain flour, cornflour pepper and salt. Lightly dust the lobster pieces across the exposed meat to seal in the juices.

5

Heat 2 cups of vegetable oil in a wok to about 180 degrees Celsius, slide the lobster into the pot a few pieces at a time and cook for 40 seconds then remove to a plate lined with paper towel to drain. Repeat using all lobster pieces and cover them lightly to keep warm.

Stir Fry
6

Remove old oil from the wok and start with a clean wok over high heat.

7

Add 2 tablespoons of oil, ginger and spring onions to the wok and fry for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.

8

Add the wine and cook for about 2 minutes, infusing the ginger and onion flavours.

9

Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, white pepper and Bok choy. Stir fry for another minute or until the greens are wilted. If required, add a couple of teaspoons of water to the wok to create more sauce, then add the lobster back into the wok, toss quickly then serve with steamed rice.

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