How to Make Salted Lobster in Hong Kong Style

How to make Salt-Roasted Lobster

• 1

  Prepare the ingredients

  Remove the stem and seeds from the bell pepper, wash it, and cut it into small cubes. Peel and finely chop the garlic.

  

  
• 2

  Prepare the lobster

  First, turn the lobster over and use a scissors to stab in the middle of the meat close to the head to kill the lobster, making it easier to prepare.

  Then cut off the fins, turn the lobster back over, and make a cut down the middle of the shell from the tail to the head, then gently pull apart the body and head.

  For the body, you just need to remove the shell that you’ve just cut.

  Tip:

  • Lobsters are very sharp, so be careful when preparing them.
  • The lobster shell is very hard, so using relatively sturdy and sharp scissors will make cutting easier.
  • To avoid losing the nutrients of the lobster, do not wash it with water after preparation.

  

  

  

  
• 3

  Marinate with flour and fry the shrimp

  After preparing the shrimp, sprinkle 2 tablespoons of crispy frying flour evenly over the shrimp meat.

  Next, place a pan on the stove with 500ml of cooking oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the lobster and fry until golden brown on both sides for about 10 – 15 minutes. Then remove the shrimp and let it drain.

  Tip:

  • To make the shrimp look more appealing during the marination process, gently separate the head without being too rough.
  • To prevent the shrimp from burning while frying, do not use too high heat and ensure the oil completely submerges the shrimp.

  

  

  

  
• 4

  Sautéed Lobster with Salt

  Take another pan along with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant over medium heat.

  Then add bell peppers and stir-fry for 2 – 3 minutes before adding the lobster and 2 tablespoons of Hong Kong chili salt, continuing to stir evenly for 3 – 5 minutes until the seasoning is absorbed, then turn off the heat and serve on a plate.

  Tip:

  • To ensure the lobster is evenly seasoned, use a pan with a relatively deep bottom, making it easier to stir the lobster.
  • Salt is very easy to burn, so to avoid affecting the flavor of the dish, stir quickly and don’t leave it on the stove too long.

  

  
• 5

  Final Product

  Surely after completing this lobster dish, you will feel very satisfied and have no regrets about the time spent making it. The lobster with soft, firm meat tastes delicious in every bite, blending with spicy chili salt and a bit of bell pepper to stimulate the taste buds immensely.

  This sautéed lobster with chili salt can be enjoyed as a side dish or simply as a snack. Now that we’ve talked about it, what are you waiting for? Enjoy your final product!