Crisp lobster nests with yuzu soy dip

Name: Crisp lobster nests with yuzu soy dip
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: Makes 16 lobster and 12 scallop pieces
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: Mint leaves, to garnish; Oil, for deep-frying; 1 fresh small lobster or 8 small crayfish; 3 oz (100 g) fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined and ground to a paste in a food processor; Sweet black soy sauce, for dipping (optional); 1 fresh small lobster or 8 small crayfish; ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper; 1 packet (4 oz/125 g) kadaifa pastry (see note); 3 oz (100 g) fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined and ground to a paste in a food processor; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons water; 12 fresh large scallops, shelled; 1 egg; 4 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 12 slices pickled ginger; 1 packet (4 oz/125 g) kadaifa pastry (see note); 1 teaspoon ground white pepper; 3½ tablespoons yuzu juice or a mixture of mandarin orange and lemon juice; 3½ tablespoons yuzu juice or a mixture of mandarin orange and lemon juice; 3½ tablespoons yuzu juice or a mixture of mandarin orange and lemon juice; 3 cloves garlic, minced

Preparation info

Makes
16
lobster and 12 scallop pieces

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr

Appears in

Asian Tapas

By Christophe Megel and Anton Kilayko

Published 2010

About

Kadaifa pastry is a unique, Middle-Eastern ingredient made up of fine dough strands that are cooked to form crunchy, golden threads. Here they form “nests” for a delicious shrimp and lobster or scallop fillings; the contrasting textures, and lovely presentation, make this a very special dish.

Ingredients

Oil, for deep-frying
Mint leaves, to garnish
Sweet black soy sauce, for dipping (optional)

Method

First make the Yuzu Soy Dip by combining all the ingredients in a bowl and mixing well. Set aside.
Make the Lobster Nests by poaching the lobster until pink, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside. When cool, shell the lobster and cut into 8 long pieces. If using crayfish, poach and shell. Season the shrimp paste with the salt and pepper in a bowl, and mix well.