Name: Langosta al Coco (Lobster in Coconut Sauce)
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Colombian
Ingredients: Salad, for serving; 1 carrot, halved; 1 whole scallion; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns; 1 tablespoon flour; ¾ cup coconut milk (freshly made, or canned); 5 sprigs cilantro; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ¼ cup minced onion; 1 tablespoon garlic paste; ½ tablespoon lime juice; 3 tablespoon minced parsley; 1 onion, halved; 2 whole live lobsters (size depends on your appetite); 4 bay leaves

Preparation info

2
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Secrets of Colombian Cooking

By Patricia McCausland-Gallo

Published 2004

About

The sauce for this recipe can be used with many kinds of seafood: shrimp, langoustines, squid, crayfish, and more. Just pick your favorite one and enjoy!

Ingredients

1 onion, halved
1 carrot, halved
5 sprigs cilantro

Method

In a large pot put 4 quarts of water, the onion, carrot, cilantro, scallion, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the live lobsters and cook until they turn red, about 8 minutes.
Remove them from the pot, cut in

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