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Steamed Lobster with Garlic and Spring Onions
- Serves
2 to 4
- Difficulty
Easy
By Ken Hom
Published 1989
Classic simplicity is the mark of this subtle and elegant steamed lobster dish, cosmopolitan Hong Kong cuisine at its best and in its purest form. The splendid taste of the lobster is expanded by the touch of garlic, spring onion and hot oil. Simple to make and noble in effect, this is a quick but impressive centrepiece to any meal.
Ingredients
1 1¼ to 1½ pounds 550-675 g 4
Method
Place the lobster upside down on a heat-proof plate and scatter the garlic slices around. Steam over slowly simmering water on a rack in a tightly covered wok or pan for 8 minutes. Remove the lobster and, when it is cool, cut it into serving portions. Arrange these on a serving plate and garnish with chopped spring onions.
Heat the oil in a small pan until it is smoking, pour over the l