Langosta al Coco

Lobster in Coconut Sauce

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

  1. 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.
  2. Add the live lobsters and cook until they turn red, about 8 minutes.
  3. Remove them from the pot, cut in